THE MORNING STAR SYMBOL IN EASTERN AND WESTERN LITERATURE

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The article deals with the study of dialogue and literary and cultural relations between East and West civilizations, particularly the study of the image of the "Morning Star". The main purpose of this study is to find the constants that make a difference in the process of reducing different creative examples of Eastern and Western literature to the common denominator, that is, features spiritually connecting and distinguishing the literary texts created in different languages. As the study has shown, although the literary and cultural ties between the West and the East are embodied in a variety of images, the image of the "Morning Star" can be a leading factor in studying the processes of literary interaction and enrichment, and research on similarities in philosophical and romantic poetry. The image of the "Morning Star" in the article appears as a link between the romantic components of intercultural integration, mythological thinking, and modern literary and artistic creativity. This article systematizes and compares poets and writers' views on the image of the "Morning Star "in different countries, from the Renaissance culture of Azerbaijan to global philosophical approaches worldwide. It is determined that the study and promotion of common values are inevitable for East and West's rapprochement. The motif "Dan Ulduzu"/"Venus" and "Zohre" is a common value for both Western and Eastern literature.