Conference Paper

Paradox (or Oxymoron) in Hafez-e-Shirazi's Poetry

Volume: 2 Number: 2 April 30, 2026
  • Ramin Moharrami *
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Paradox (or Oxymoron) in Hafez-e-Shirazi's Poetry

Abstract

Paradox is one of the spiritual exquisites, and it is one of the most important tricks in deviation. Paradox causes defamiliarization, foregrounding, and, at last, the text's literariness. In Hafez's poetry, Paradox begins at the word level (equivocation) and spreads to the thought level, manifesting in three levels: word-level equivocation, contradictory components, and contradictory thought. The contradiction in meaning in Hafez's poetry and thought, beyond literary contexts, can also be seen in theological, mystical, and religious contexts. Hafez's poetry is a mirror that reflects the contradictions of the universe, of human thought, his intermediate place, and the contradictory behavior of the governors of his age, as well as their hypocrisy. Hafez has illustrated the non-addictive aspects through the art device of Paradox, creating disorderly orders that make his poetry eminent, prominent, dogmatic, and roaming.

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References

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Persian Language, Literature and Culture

Journal Section

Conference Paper

Authors

Ramin Moharrami * This is me
0000-0001-5839-3888
Iran

Publication Date

April 30, 2026

Submission Date

February 3, 2026

Acceptance Date

March 11, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 2 Number: 2

APA
Moharrami, R. (2026). Paradox (or Oxymoron) in Hafez-e-Shirazi’s Poetry. Bilimsel Mistisizm Ve Edebiyat Dergisi, 2(2), 165-173. https://doi.org/10.32955/neujsml2026221260
AMA
1.Moharrami R. Paradox (or Oxymoron) in Hafez-e-Shirazi’s Poetry. neujsml. 2026;2(2):165-173. doi:10.32955/neujsml2026221260
Chicago
Moharrami, Ramin. 2026. “Paradox (or Oxymoron) in Hafez-E-Shirazi’s Poetry”. Bilimsel Mistisizm Ve Edebiyat Dergisi 2 (2): 165-73. https://doi.org/10.32955/neujsml2026221260.
EndNote
Moharrami R (April 1, 2026) Paradox (or Oxymoron) in Hafez-e-Shirazi’s Poetry. Bilimsel Mistisizm ve Edebiyat Dergisi 2 2 165–173.
IEEE
[1]R. Moharrami, “Paradox (or Oxymoron) in Hafez-e-Shirazi’s Poetry”, neujsml, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 165–173, Apr. 2026, doi: 10.32955/neujsml2026221260.
ISNAD
Moharrami, Ramin. “Paradox (or Oxymoron) in Hafez-E-Shirazi’s Poetry”. Bilimsel Mistisizm ve Edebiyat Dergisi 2/2 (April 1, 2026): 165-173. https://doi.org/10.32955/neujsml2026221260.
JAMA
1.Moharrami R. Paradox (or Oxymoron) in Hafez-e-Shirazi’s Poetry. neujsml. 2026;2:165–173.
MLA
Moharrami, Ramin. “Paradox (or Oxymoron) in Hafez-E-Shirazi’s Poetry”. Bilimsel Mistisizm Ve Edebiyat Dergisi, vol. 2, no. 2, Apr. 2026, pp. 165-73, doi:10.32955/neujsml2026221260.
Vancouver
1.Ramin Moharrami. Paradox (or Oxymoron) in Hafez-e-Shirazi’s Poetry. neujsml. 2026 Apr. 1;2(2):165-73. doi:10.32955/neujsml2026221260

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