Differences and similarities between Attar and Rumi's storytelling styles

The examination of the works of poets and literary and mystical writers of this land shows that storytelling, which is the process of using reality and narrative, to communicate with the audience, is used in a very subtle way. Sheikh Attar and Maulana are two poets who have benefited from storytelling and allegory in explaining mystical points and sending their messages many times. But despite the difference in the time period of these two poets, there are significant points of commonality and difference in their common stories and anecdotes, which require to be explored from a literary point of view.

The research method in this research is descriptive-analytical, the data of which is collected from two Masnavas of Attar (Palehannameh, Elahinamah) with Masnavas of Rumi, during twenty common stories of these poets, by documentary and library method and by taking a survey.

In this study, the influence of Rumi on Attar was completely revealed and it was concluded that, despite similarities in terms of story characters, time, place of occurrence and the style of presenting the stories, there are also differences in terms of the literary style and the way of presenting them. And from the point of view of the morphology of Molavi"s stories and the analysis of his fictional actions, it shows a more logical order that governs his stories. Therefore, in terms of innovation, Molavi"s mind is more attractive in creating expressions and concepts.

The subject of storytelling and allegory in Persian literature, especially the poems of Attar and Rumi have been of special importance, who have chosen this type of artistic format to convey ideas and remind their audience. Although Attar has a great influence on Rumi in defining his line of thought and mystical approach and teaching its teachings, Maulavi has a higher position in the art of developing stories and drawing conclusions from them, and despite the similarities in terms of the structure and content of the common stories, there are significant differences with Attar"s stories.