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The Metaphors of the 'Turk' and 'Khatt' in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 38, Poem 34)

In Chapter 38, Poem 34 of Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet utilizes the metaphor of the 'Turk'—a classical Persian motif representing a powerful and often ruthless beloved—to describe the one who throws the lover's affairs into disarray. The poem further explores the beloved's physical beauty by referencing 'khatt' (down or newly sprouted facial hair). The verses contrast the tumult stirred by the beloved's captivating eyes with the soothing sweetness of his lips, highlighting the complex emotional impact of the beloved's features on the lover.

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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course