Azərbaycan folkloru qədim fransız mənbələrində

Abstract

Europe began to study Asia, the East in general, the history and culture of the Eastern peoples back in the Middle Ages. However, work in this area has gained new momentum since the beginning of the XIX century due to the rapid development of capitalist relations in European countries and the further activation of their colonial policy. The East, the cradle of ancient civilizations in France, England, Germany, as well as in a number of other countries of Western Europe, is home to societies, scientific centers, etc., which study religion, language and literature, customs and traditions of the peoples of the East. created. One such society was the Paris Asian society, which began its activity in France in 1822 (1, 31-33). The society also published a special journal (Journal Aziatic) called" Journal Aziatic".