Siyavush[1] (Azerbaijani: Səyavuş) is a legendary-historic play,[2] a tragedy in five acts written by Huseyn Javid, an Azerbaijani poet and playwright in 1932-1933. It is based on motifs[1] of an ancient story from “Shahnameh” poem by Ferdowsi, to the 1000th anniversary of the poet.[3] In 1934, the play was published[2] and then staged by Ismayil Hidayetzade.[3]
The play is about a destiny of young Siyavush, who lapses into philosophic thoughts about assignment of a human being, happiness and meaning of the life. Siyavush has been brought up on heroic traditions of the nation. He follows a “Be fair” behest and stands up for the interest of nation.[4] Siyavush perishes without finding the truth and fairness both in Iran and Turan and he understands that the truth is only in the struggle against despotism.[1]
