THE ROLE OF FIKRET SADIG’S POEM THIRTEEN CANDLES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF HUNGARIAN-AZERBAIJANI LITERARY RELATIONS

s poem Thirteen Candles stands as one of the most significant works in the historical development of Azerbaijani-Hungarian literary relations.Composed during the Second World War, this poem articulates the profound sense of solidarity and fraternal affinity towards the Hungarian people during the Soviet era.The work foregrounds the devastation of war, the irreparable loss of human life, and the Hungarian people's reverence for the graves of Soviet soldiers.Despite the destruction wrought by the war, the poem underscores the preservation of peace and humanitarian values between nations.The poet masterfully conveys the humanistic ethos of the Hungarian people and their unwavering belief in peace, even in the face of war's harrowing consequences.In the poem, the Hungarians' compassion and sense of fraternity appear to alleviate the weight of wartime atrocities.The symbolic representation of "thirteen candles," commemorating the fallen soldiers, serves as a poignant testament to the enduring bonds of friendship between nations.The Hungarian people's humanistic perspective, as depicted in the poem, reflects their deep commitment to the universal values of peace and solidarity.Moreover, the poem's parallel depiction of natural landscapes and human emotions enhances the poet's interpretation of war, rendering it even more compelling.This study also draws a comparative analysis between Fikret Sadig's work and the literary contributions of the Hungarian national poet Sndor Petfi, examining their respective approaches to themes of war, nationalism, and humanity.The comparative analysis demonstrates that both poets' perspectives were shaped by the socio-political imperatives of their time as well as their individual worldviews.Written during the Soviet period, Thirteen Candles encapsulates the humanitarian attitude towards the Hungarian people against the backdrop of wartime devastation.The poem's central theme revolves around the profound transformations in human life amid the brutal realities of war and how these changes influence interethnic relations.The author, with deep lyricism and sincerity, illustrates how, in the post-war era, sentiments of humanity ultimately transcend enmity between opposing sides.