A virtual collection reflecting the rich literary legacy of Hidayat Orujov, one of the prominent representatives of Azerbaijani literature—a poet, writer, playwright, and publicist—has been presented in the “Literary Heritage” subsection of the Presidential Library’s “Collections” section.

The collection brings together Hidayat Orujov’s works of poetry, prose, drama, and journalism, as well as his books published over the years. Themes such as the relationship between the individual and society, national and spiritual values, patriotism, historical memory, national identity, and love for the homeland occupy a prominent place in the author’s literary oeuvre.

One of the notable themes in Hidayat Orujov’s literary oeuvre is Western Azerbaijan and Zangazur. His works extensively reflect memories associated with the history, nature, people, and national and cultural environment of these lands, attachment to one’s homeland and longing for it, as well as the preservation of historical memory and its transmission to future generations.

Particular attention in the author’s literary oeuvre is devoted to such themes as the attachment of Azerbaijanis who lived in Western Azerbaijan to their native lands, the lasting impact of deportation and forced displacement, the preservation of national identity and historical memory, and keeping alive the memory of lost homelands.

By bringing together publications covering different stages and genres of Hidayat Orujov’s literary career, the collection makes it possible to explore his literary legacy in its entirety. It provides a comprehensive overview of the principal themes of the author’s creative work, his approach to national and spiritual values and historical memory, and his contributions to Azerbaijani literature.

The collection is a valuable resource for readers interested in the literary oeuvre of Hidayat Orujov, literary scholars, researchers, teachers and students, as well as those studying the historical, literary, and cultural heritage of Western Azerbaijan and Zangazur.