Journal of the stylistic of Persian poem and prose
volume Number 17، number In Volume 9، December 2024 ، issue Number 103

A comparative study of the structure, content and style of the novel "Gozh" by Larben and "Bof Kor" by Hedayat

Maryam Soleymanpour , Aref Kamarposhti (Author in Charge)

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The Blind Owl, Sadeq Hedayat"s literary masterpiece, is a breaking habit in fiction writing, and several writers have imitated it, including Qasim Larban"s novel "Goj". Larbon is one of the writers whose works can be seen in the treasure of contemporary literature. By comparing "Goj" and "Blind Owl" in terms of structure, content and style, this essay answers the question of whether Goj is a mere imitation of Bov Kor.

METHODOLOGY: The current research is based on library studies and has examined the structure, content and style of Guj with a descriptive-analytical method.

FINDINGS: Findings: Guj has a structure and content similar to the blind owl with its circular plot, first-person perspective, the presence of a blind man, unreal events, mixing time and creating fear. Both novels are dreamy, surrealist; But conscientious realism tells the thoughts and concerns of Ravi Goj from the type of social symbolism, while the symbols of the blind owl tell of the narrator"s humiliations, complexes, and psychological voids.

CONCLUSION: Conclusion: Examining the structure and content of the novels shows the similarities between Gouge and Buf Kor, and it indicates that Larben considered the guidance of Buf Kor in Gouge"s writing. But what distinguishes Goj from Buf Kor is the style of this work. Even though Ravi Guj and the hunchbacked man are a symbol of an absurdist human and eternal life, respectively; But conscientious realism has highlighted Goj"s social symbolism. Therefore, Guj style cannot be considered as a mere imitation of the blind owl, like its structure and content.

Keyword
Roman , Bof Kor , Sadegh Hedayat , Gozh , Qasem Larban

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