Assistant Professor of Persian Language and Literature Department of University of Tabriz.Iran
10.22034/perlit.2026.71231.3930
Abstract
One of the rhetorical devices in classical Persian poetry is “clarification after ambiguity”—a technique by which the poet first creates a deliberate obscurity, thereby stimulating the reader’s reflection, and then gradually elucidates the intended meaning, thus deepening the expressive and persuasive power of the verse. Khāqānī ye Sharvānī, one of the foremost figures of the Azerbaijani style, demonstrates an exceptional mastery in employing this device. His Dīvān provides ample ground for the manifestation of such technique, for the inherent complexity and density of his style-particularly the frequent use of numerical symbolism-calls for a gradual process of explication to convey multilayered concepts.The neglect of this rhetorical characteristic by some commentators has led to interpretive inaccuracies in explaining certain verses of Khāqānī. Adopting an inductive and analytical approach, the present study aims to show that understanding this technique can play a pivotal role in the interpretation, commentary, and teaching of intricate classical texts. Specifically, in the study and exegesis of Khāqānī’s poetry, recognition of this device facilitates a more accurate comprehension, prevents superficial or erroneous readings, and enables a more transparent perception of the poet’s depth of meaning and rhetorical craftsmanship.
Ramazani, M. (2026). The Role of Numbers in the Process of Clarification after Ambiguity in Selected Verses of Khaqani’s Divan. Persian Language and Literature, (), -. doi: 10.22034/perlit.2026.71231.3930
MLA
Ramazani, M. . "The Role of Numbers in the Process of Clarification after Ambiguity in Selected Verses of Khaqani’s Divan", Persian Language and Literature, , , 2026, -. doi: 10.22034/perlit.2026.71231.3930
HARVARD
Ramazani, M. (2026). 'The Role of Numbers in the Process of Clarification after Ambiguity in Selected Verses of Khaqani’s Divan', Persian Language and Literature, (), pp. -. doi: 10.22034/perlit.2026.71231.3930
CHICAGO
M. Ramazani, "The Role of Numbers in the Process of Clarification after Ambiguity in Selected Verses of Khaqani’s Divan," Persian Language and Literature, (2026): -, doi: 10.22034/perlit.2026.71231.3930
VANCOUVER
Ramazani, M. The Role of Numbers in the Process of Clarification after Ambiguity in Selected Verses of Khaqani’s Divan. Persian Language and Literature, 2026; (): -. doi: 10.22034/perlit.2026.71231.3930
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