of the Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan SSR and deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union of the 2nd and 4th convocations (1946–1956). Samad Vurgun died on May 27, 1956, and was buried in Baku, in the Alley of Honor. Works His first work—a poem "Appeal to the youth"—was published in 1925, in "Yeni Fikir" (New Thought) newspaper in Tiflis. It was written as a graduation work from seminary. Samad Vurgun's poetical talent showed itself in the 1930-40s. His poetical collection of poems "Konul Defteri" (The Soul's Book) and the book "Sheirler" (Poems) were published in 1934. During these years, our Literature and Dramaturgy prospered when the poet created new works using foreign words. There was a significant progress in his works in 1935. At that time, the poet created 7 voluminous poems and about 100 poems written in 1934. His poem "Azerbaijan" is one of the pearls of Azerbaijan Literature. His works cover not only the ancient history of Azerbaijan, natural beauties and recourses but also hospitality of Azerbaijani nation. The poet's first book—"Şairin andı" (Poet's oath)—was published in 1930. The Great Patriotic War was of the utmost importance in Samad Vurgun's life. More than 60 poems, including "Bakının dastanı" (Legend of Baku) were written during wartime. During these years Samad Vurgun's fame had increased. Leaflets with poem "To partisans of Ukraine" were thrown from planes to forests in Ukraine to support partisans. Samad Vurgun's "Ananın öyüdü" poem (Farewell speech of mother) received the highest mark in the contest of the best antiwar poem in the US, in 1943. In New York, the poem was chosen as one of the 20 best poems in world literature with a war theme and distributed among soldiers. In the same year "House of Intellectuals named after Fuzuli" for holding events and meetings with fighting soldiers was opened on his initiative in Baku. Collected verses The Poet's Oath (1930) The Lamp (1932) The Parched Books (1947) Poems The Komsomol Poem (1933, unfinished) Even (1932) Muradkhan (1933) Khumar (1933) Lokbatan (1933) Village morning (1933) Death place (1934) Bitter memories (1935) 26 (1935) Gallows (1935) Dead love (1935) Rebellion (1936) Basti (1936) A Negro tells (1948) Mugan (1949) Reading Lenin (1950) Aygun (1951) The Standard Bearer of Century (1954) Dramas Vagif (1937) The sun is rising (1938–1939) Two Lovers (1940) Farhad and Shirin (1941) The Man (1945) Plays Vagif (1937). In this work