Journal of the stylistic of Persian poem and prose
volume Number 19، number In Volume 5، August 2026 ، issue Number 123

Analysis of intertextual relationships between the narrative of Hasnak Vazir in the Bayhaqi history with the Ghaznavid history of Gardizi, the Shabankara'i genealogy forum, and the works of Al-Wazira Aghili based on Gerard Gennet's theory of transtextuali

Mohammad Taher Habibi , Alieh Youseffam (Author in Charge), Ahmad Khyali Khatibi

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Tarikh-e Beyhaghi is one of the most significant historical-literary texts of the Ghaznavid period, which has consistently attracted the attention of scholars due to the loss of a large portion of the work, as well as its unique narrative and linguistic characteristics. In addition to its historical value, this work holds a distinguished position in terms of narrative structure and textual connections. Investigating it in relation to other contemporary or later historical texts can help clarify historical ambiguities and provide a more accurate understanding of events in the Ghaznavid era. Relying on Gérard Genette’s theory of transtextuality, this study analyzes the intertextual relations of the narrative of Hasanak-e Vazir in Tarikh-e Beyhaghi with Tarikh-e Gardizi, Majma’ al-Ansab by Shabankareh’i, and Athar al-Wuzara by Aqili, seeking to explain how these intertextual relations are manifested among these texts.

METHODOLOGY: The research methodology is descriptive-analytical, based on documentary and library studies.

FINDINGS: The findings indicate that various types of transtextual relations, particularly intertextuality and paratextuality, can be identified among these texts. While maintaining the common core of the events, each historian has provided a different representation of the historical occurrences. This divergence in narratives not only reflects diverse historiographical approaches but also demonstrates the significant role of the historians’ perspectives, objectives, and intellectual horizons in shaping historical texts.

CONCLUSION: Various types of transtextual relations exist among these four works, the most important of which include: implicit intertextuality (sharing a common narrative core without explicit reference), hypertextuality (adaptation with quantitative and qualitative modifications), and paratextuality (the influence of motivation, audience, and the author’s status on the narrative style).

Keyword
Intertextual relations of the story of Hasanak-e Vazir , Analysis of intertextual relations in Tarikh-e Beyhaghi , Transtextuality in Tarikh-e Beyhaghi.