“Mushfig was one of our citizen poets who was brave, far-sighted, took the most correct position in relation to classical literature and oral folk literature, understood the role of tradition very correctly and appreciated innovation worthily”. These words were taken from the book “M.Mushfig’s creative way” by the outstanding literary critic G.Huseynoglu. One of the aspects of M.Mushfig’s poetry that has not been studied until now, which does not attract well-deserved attention, but needs to be studied and clarified is its connection with the classical heritage, its attitude to it. Though Akram Jafarli, N.Rafibayli, Masud Alioghlu mentioned the definite aspects of the connection of the classical heritage in Mushfig’s activity, speaking about the poet’s literary and aesthetic views, G.Huseynoglu mentioned his commitment to the classical heritage, especially Fuzuli’s activity. Mushfig’s poetry is a world of a new type and a new style. He does not address classical literary genres, he does not like to apply, but he can benefit from these forms at any time. Mikayil Mushfig is one of the artists who has a special place and position in the new Azerbaijani literature. The pains and sufferings of his tragic personal life cannot and overshadow the winged optimistic spirit in his poetry. His bitter fate, indomitable spirit and inspiring voice have left deep traces in our memories.
classical heritage, Fuzuli, tradition, innovation, aesthetic meetings