THE CONCEPT OF LOVE IN THE CROSSROADS OF EASTERN AND WESTERN TRADITIONS: A SILK ROAD PERSPECTIVE

Authors

  • Mehriniso Ilhomovna Ochilova Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor, Department of Foreign Languages and Intercultural Relations, Faculty of Humanities and Pedagogical Sciences, International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship of Tajikistan Author
  • Azizai Lutfullo A third-year student of the Faculty of Humanities and Pedagogical Sciences of the International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship of Tajikistan Author

Keywords:

Silk Road, cross-cultural exchange, concept of love, Eastern poetry, Western courtly love, Sufism, troubadours, cultural integration, medieval literature

Abstract

The Great Silk Road was not only a trade route but also a profound cultural corridor facilitating cross-cultural exchanges that shaped world civilizations. This article examines the evolution and interpretation of the concept of love as a cultural universal within the Eastern and Western poetic traditions. Through comparative analysis of classical Eastern (Uzrit, Omarite, Sufi) and Western (courtly love, troubadour, dolce stilnovo) poetic forms, this study reveals how the Silk Road enabled a complex dialogue that enriched and transformed the understanding of love. The integration of mystical, philosophical, and literary elements demonstrates the Silk Road's crucial role in shaping a shared cultural heritage, emphasizing love as a multifaceted phenomenon reflecting both universal and culturally specific values.

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Published

2025-10-11

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 50 (2025): MODELS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH

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