Ismayil Shykhly (Azerbaijani: İsmayıl Şıxlı; March 22, 1919 – July 26, 1995), also known by his birth name Ismayil Shikhlinsky Gahraman oglu (Azerbaijani: İsmayıl Şıxlınski Qəhrəman oğlu), was an Azerbaijani writer.
Early years
Shykhly was born on March 22, 1919, in Ikinji Shykhly village of Qazakh Rayon of Azerbaijan. He studied in Kosalar village.[1] In 1934, he enrolled in Qakhazh Pedagogical School.[2] He was impressed by Samad Vurgun's poem "Yadıma düşdü" (I recollected) during his speech at Alexandr Pushkin's 100th anniversary celebrated in Qazakh.
The same year, Shykhly entered Baku State Pedagogical Institute. During his years in college, influenced by Vurgun's writing and Ashig folk art, he wrote many poems. His first poem "Quşlar" (Birds) was published in Ədəbiyyat qəzeti newspaper in 1938. He was a teacher by profession and wrote a number of books on ancient and national traditions. His most famous work, "Turbulent Kura" (Dəli Kür), was filmed in 1969 by Azerbaijanfilm.[3]
On September 15, 1942, he volunteered for military service and fought in World War II through 1945.[4]
Career
Upon his return, he continued writing. His first novel, Həkimin nağılı (The Doctor's tale), was published in 1947.
On January 28, 2019, Ilham Aliyev, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan signed a decree on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ismayil Shykhly.[6]
Works
"My Dead World" (Ölən Dünyam)
"Turbulent Kura" (Dəli Kür)
"Bury the Dead in the Cemetery" (Ölüləri Qəbristanda basdirin)
