Critique of Sayrefian

The book “Critique of Sayrefian” by Mohammad Reza Tarkeeb can be considered a commentary on the discussions presented in the works of several prominent contemporary scholars of Khaghani, focusing on lexical, historical topics, and the detailed explanation of Khaghani’s poetry.
In recent decades, numerous books and articles have been written about the poetry, personality, and life of Khaghani Shirvani, the renowned epic poet of the 6th century AH, placing him increasingly at the center of academic studies and research.
In “Critique of Sayrefian,” the author attempts to examine the ups and downs of contemporary Khaghani studies through critical reviews of seven serious and influential works authored by researchers in this field.
The reviewed works in this book include:
The Dictionary of Terms and Expressions of Khaghani Shirvani’s Divan by Dr. Seyyed Ziaeddin Sajjadi
Gift of the Morning by Dr. Nasrollah Emami
The Chamber of Sound and Color: A Report on the Difficulties of Khaghani’s Divan by Dr. Mir Jalaluddin Kazazi
The Kalandar’s Carpet and the Bride’s Cup of Khavari by Dr. Masoumeh Madankan
Critique and Explanation of Khaghani’s Qasidas by Dr. Mohammad Estelami.
This book introduces readers to the most important and challenging topics in contemporary Khaghani studies and provides clear judgments on many of these discussions. This academic work is recommended for researchers and students of Persian language and literature, particularly at the master’s and doctoral levels, as well as other serious enthusiasts of Persian literature and Khaghani’s poetry.