A study of the thematic level in the poetry of Manuchehri of Damghan

Stylistics experts analyze literary works at three levels: linguistic, literary, and semantic, the third level being of immense importance. The present investigation seeks to ascertain Manuchehri's poetic style at its semantic level, demonstrate what ideas or thematic contents are present in the poetry of this poet that distinguish his poetry from that of others, and discover what the thematic characteristics in Manuchehri's poetry are more important. Amongst Manuchehri's ideas and motifs, those addressing gaiety and pleasure-seeking are of particular significance, which shape his other thoughts. Besides, the description of nature and her various manifestation, eulogy, wine-drinking, love, music, self-praise and boasting, making use of scientific knowledge, and displaying command of Arabic knowledge are of more prominence; this all, in turn, results in the poet's stylistic distinction.