Azerbaijani Literature and the Gendered Narratives of Nationhood

Azerbaijani Literature and the Gendered Narratives of Nationhood explores the dynamic relationship between Azerbaijani literature and the region's socio-political history. It is a valuable text for both students and scholars researching the history, literature and politics of Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Shafag Dadashova is Associate Professor and Lecturer at ADA University, Baku, Azerbaijan.

1. Introduction 2. Azerbaijani Poetry and Gender Representation from the 12th to 17th Centuries 3. Transformation of Gender in 19th-Century Azerbaijani Literature 4. Gender and Nationhood at the Beginning of the 20th Century 5. Women's Voices at the Dawn of the 20th Century 6. Soviet Period: Gender, Ideology, and Literature 7. Post-Soviet Azerbaijani Literature and Evolving Gender Paradigms 8. Conclusion: Negotiating Identity Across Eras