NIZAMI GYANJEVI – THE GREATEST POET AND THINKER OF ALL AGES

The article deals with the genius poet Nizami Ganjavi who created a new direction in poetry, namely epical romantic genre. Here is noted that astronomy, astrology occupy important place in Nizami Ganjavi's creation. Nizami compiled corresponding signs of zodiac for the heroes of his works for their description. Nizami had at least a deep knowledge in geography. The author also gives detailed important information about musical instruments existing in Azerbaijan in the XII century and earlier. As the author notes, Nizami's works are considered to be the encyclopedia of ethnography of the Azerbaijani people in the medieval ages. Here is also told about Nizami's famous Khamsa (5 plays). Besides the famous “Khamsa” Nizami left a rich heritage of the lyrics in the libraries and museums of the world. More than 900 short manuscripts of the Nizami are preserved. Among them stands the manuscript and this manuscript is kept in the British Museum and is considered a masterpiece of world book art.