On the basis of the Decree of the Chairman of the Supreme Majlis of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic dated August 28, 2107 “On the books that are necessary to read”, the discussion of M.S.Ordubadi's novel "Sword and quill" was held at the Nakhchivan State Veterinary Service by the organization of the Nakhchivan City Centralized Library System named after I.Gasimov on December 22.
Sadagat Asgarova, the director of the Nakhchivan City Centralized Library System named after I.Gasimov, the collaborators of the library Narmina Agayeva, Shahla Usifova, the department head of the State Veterinary Service Kamil Gurbanov made speeches.
It was noted that the last historical novel of M.S.Ordubadi who has a strong moral roots with his historical and biographical novels in Azerbaijani literature, is “Sword and quill”.
It is difficult to create the artistic image of Nizami, to describe the difficult period in which he lived and wrote his immortal works. In the famous "Sword and quill" novel M.Ordubadi solved this very difficult issue with his own skill.
M.Ordubadi wrote the novel using historical sources, ancient manuscripts, documents, he described the ancient history and historical figures objectively. The novel reflects the power eldagizlar dynasty which was considered the ruler of Azerbaijan in the second half of the XII century and the struggle against the Caliph.
It was noted that the novel "Sword and quill" is a live portrait of a 100-year history.