Sarfi Saveji: A Poet of the Woqoo School

10.22034/caat.2025.554125.1161

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 05 January 2026

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Faculty member, Department of Persian Language and Literature, Faculty of Literature, University of Qom, Qom, Iran.

2 , Master's student in Persian Language and Literature, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Qom, Qom, Iran.

Abstract
Persian literature, throughout its various historical periods, has been enriched by poets who, according to their artistic character, poetic prowess, and influence on history and society, have played significant roles and contributed uniquely to its depth and richness. Among the thousands of Persian-language poets from the early days of Dari Persian to the present, some have achieved fame and renown, while others remain relatively unknown. This article introduces and examines the poetry of Salah al-Din Sarfi Saveji, a poet of the 10th century AH (16th century CE). Brief information about Sarfi Savji is found in contemporary sources from the 10th century, and later sources also quote from them. These sources do not contain much information about the details of the poet's life. Often, one can find his name, title, and poetic evidence in literary annals. By analyzing biographical sources, poems, and historical evidence, a clearer picture of his life, personality, and literary status within the 10th-century literary movement can be drawn. Sarfi Saveji was a follower of the Woqoo school, yet his poetry also reflects elements of the Iraqi style and traces of the Indian style. While adhering to the Woqoo school, Sarfi at times draws upon the subtleties of the Indian style, and this fusion gives his poetry a distinct character. The structure of traditional ghazals, familiar language, along with a fractured yet sorrowful tone, shape his poetic identity.
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  • Receive Date 19 October 2025
  • Revise Date 02 December 2025
  • Accept Date 14 December 2025