Epic elements and image creation in Khavaran's letter by Ibn Hesam Khosafi

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maryam bina ¹ , reza ashrafzadeh ² , majid taghavi ³

1 - Azad University
2 - azd university
3 - Azad university

Received: 2021-02-23 Accepted : 2022-08-27 Published : 2022-08-23

Keywords: religious epic, image creation, epic,

Abstract :

"Khavaran Nameh" is a religious epic poem written by "Ibn Hussam" in telling imaginary stories about the struggles of Imam Ali (AS) and his companions in the land of Khavaran. Khavarannameh is of great value in the field of describing and creating epic images. In this article, the constituent elements of an epic work are discussed and then the imaginary forms for creating epic images that are effective are mentioned and that Ibn Hussam was able to use the elements and themes of epic and beautiful imagery to create scenes. Make it tangible and objective. In the construction of the epic, exaggeration is the strongest element of poetic imagination, which gives strength and dynamism to Ibn Hussam's poetry. The similes used in this work are more sensory and reach their peak when each of the elements of the simile depicts a kind of movement and greatness.Keywords: Ibn Hassan Khosfi - Religious Epic - Epic Elements - Image Creation