Document Type : Research Article
Authors
1 Department of French, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
2 Department of Persian Language and Literature, Islamic Azad University, Quchan Branch, Khorasan Razavi, Iran
Abstract
Rend is, according to Hafiz, a superior or perfect man. In his Divan (collection of poems), Rend is defined as a person who has a paradoxical character in his manifestation and a moderate one inwardly. Rend is neither exorbitant nor negligent. In view of Andre Gide, Hafiz was a perfect artist worthy to be followed. Gide,like Hafiz, was in search of high honor. He wished the Fruits of Earth to be considered like Hafiz’sDivan as an epistle of honor. Gide being in harmony with Hafiz, imagined his Rend in the body of Menalc.The common features between Rend and Menalc were investigated in Hafiz’sghazals and Gide’s works. To aim this, first, using an analytical approach based on comparative literature, a definition and a brief analysis of Rend and its features have been studied to compare Hafiz’sRend and Gide’sMenalc. Giving examples of these two and finding their common thoughts, the effect of Hafiz on Gide has been shown.
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