Prof. Acad. Hamlet Isakhanli and Khazar University faculty members attended the book presentation ceremony of "Exploring Intersections between Nizami and Dante" held at ADA University on April 10, 2026. The event took place within the framework of the "ADA Literary Conversations" project. Prof. Acad. Hamlet Isakhanli is the author of Chapter 19 of the book, titled "Nizami's Philosophy of History."

At the meeting, moderated by Prof. Rahila Geybullayeva, Hamlet Isakhanli — founder of Khazar University and Chairman of the Board of Directors and Trustees — delivered a presentation. In his address, he emphasized that comparative studies between prominent representatives of Eastern and Western literary thought are of significant importance not only from a literary perspective, but also for the development of intercultural dialogue. He elaborated on the concepts of space and time in Nizami's Khamsa, with particular focus on the figure of Alexander. It was noted that Nizami's Iskandarname is characterized as a broad literary-philosophical text encompassing concepts of world history, world geography, and the ideal ruler. Through deliberate use of anachronism, the poet presents Alexander beyond real historical boundaries, as the embodiment of a universal ideal. It was further highlighted that Nizami depicts Alexander as a world ruler engaged in philosophical dialogues with seven Greek philosophers. This creative approach, compared with Dante's work, opens the way for new scholarly perspectives on the formation of historical memory in the Middle Ages.

In addition to the guests present at the venue, several specialists from Italy joined the meeting online. Associate Professor Azizaga Najafov, Head of Department at Karabakh University, also participated in the event.

During the closing Q&A session, participants actively shared their views on the topic and underscored the significance of the book for both Azerbaijani and international academic communities. It was noted that the continued organization of such events serves to deepen the study of literary heritage and to foster the academic interest of young researchers.