For the Study of the History, Languages, and Cultures of Azerbaijan, the Caucasus and Central Asia
The Qur’an, Beauty and Azeri Turkic Poetry
10 November 17:00
Room 314, Oriental Institute
Speaker: Professor Aida Gasimova, Professor of Arabic Literature, Baku State University
This will be our first in person event of the term. ONGC Visiting Fellow, Professor Aida Gasimova, will present on the relationship between Qur'anic imagery and descriptions of beauty in Azeri Turkic poetry. Pre-registration for this event is not necessary, although space is limited, so please arrive in good time to guarantee a seat. All attendees are invited to join us for snacks after the event.