{"product_id":"textbook-of-the-persian-language-for-grades-vi-vii-of-azerbaijani-schools-1959","title":"Azari, A., Hatami, N. Z. Textbook of the Persian Language for Grades VI–VII of Azerbaijani Schools (Fars dili dərslik), 1959. In Persian and Azerbaijani","description":"\u003cp\u003eAzari, A.; Hatami, N. Z. Textbook of the Persian Language for Grades VI–VII of Azerbaijani Schools (Fars dili dərslik).\u003cbr\u003eBaku : Azerbaijan State Publishing House (Azerneshr), 1959.\u003cbr\u003e256 pp. Hardcover, standard format. Approved by the Ministry of Education of the Azerbaijan SSR. Print run: 15,000 copies. In Persian and Azerbaijani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1959 textbook is a fascinating artifact of the Soviet educational system during the late 1950s, specifically highlighting the pedagogical approach to \"Eastern\" languages in the national republics. Published in Baku by Azerneshr, the book was designed for Azerbaijani schoolchildren in the 6th and 7th grades, reflecting the deep historical and linguistic ties between Azerbaijan and Persia.\u003cbr\u003eThe textbook is a striking visual and linguistic study in contrasts. It utilizes the Cyrillic-based Azerbaijani script (the official script of the republic at the time) for instructions and translations, while the Persian lessons are presented in the traditional Arabic-based Perso-Arabic script. This bilingual structure provides a unique look at the transition of scripts in Transcaucasia and the methods used by Soviet educators to bridge the gap between contemporary Soviet identity and classical regional heritage.\u003cbr\u003eThe content was strictly regulated and approved by the Ministry of Education of the Azerbaijan SSR. Beyond grammar and vocabulary, the readings often included poetry and prose that aligned with the cultural policies of the era, emphasizing commonalities between the working peoples of the East and the revolutionary traditions shared across borders.\u003cbr\u003eFor collectors of Soviet pedagogical literature, linguists specializing in Iranian and Turkic languages, and historians of the Caucasus, this 1959 edition is a rare find. It serves as documentary evidence of a specific era in Soviet linguistic policy when the study of Persian was promoted within Azerbaijan as a means of cultural and academic enrichment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanza Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43963164033066,"sku":"EB-306516892406","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6359\/5306\/files\/57_0eecf82d-06e6-4827-9490-76c1084e5694.jpg?v=1768162177","url":"https:\/\/stanzararebooks.com\/products\/textbook-of-the-persian-language-for-grades-vi-vii-of-azerbaijani-schools-1959","provider":"Stanza Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}