چکیده:
Comparing the works of different authors provides a deeper understanding and comprehension of them. In this article, while referring to the history and antiquity of literary relations between Iran and Russia, the role and influence of Anton Chekhov on contemporary Iranian writers, especially Sadegh Hedayat, are examined. Also, Chekhov's story 'Kashanka' and Hedayat's 'The Stray Dog' are compared and contrasted, and their similarities and differences are pointed out. Although Chekhov's 'Kashanka' led to the creation of Hedayat's 'The Stray Dog', and many similarities are seen in their artistic descriptions, Hedayat described life from a different perspective and worldview. The article also presents the differences in the worldviews of the two authors.
خلاصه ماشینی:
The Influence of Anton Chekhov on Contemporary Iranian Literature Jan Allah Karimi Motahar Assistant Professor, Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Tehran Abstract Comparing the works of different authors provides a basis for a deeper understanding and appreciation of them.
Also, Chekhov's story "Kashanka" and Hedayat's "The Stray Dog" are compared and contrasted, and their similarities and differences are pointed out.
Although Chekhov's "Kashanka" led to the creation of Hedayat's "The Stray Dog," and many similarities are observed in their artistic descriptions, Hedayat described life from a different perspective and worldview.
Keywords Comparison, Chekhov, Hedayat, Kashanka, The Stray Dog Introduction Comparative study of literary works provides an opportunity to become familiar with the characteristics of the artistic development of artists, introduces us to the evolution of themes, characters, and various other issues, and also shows the role and position of these changes in different works.
On this occasion, Chekhov's story “Kashanka”7 and Sadegh Hedayat’s “The Stray Dog” (1) Pushkin (2) Turgenev (3) Dostoyevsky (4) Tolstoy (5) Chekov (6) Anton Chekov (7)On January 21, 1900, Chekhov wrote to Rossolima, the head of the training department of the “Teachers’ Association,” regarding this story: “Of my works, the two stories about dog life are useful for children, and I will send them to you by registered mail.
After reading “The Stray Dog,” the reader gets the feeling that Hedayat was familiar with Chekhov’s translation of “Kashanka” before writing his own story.