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Molla Nesreddin

Molla Nǝsrǝddin

One of the earliest satirical periodicals published in a Turkic language.

Molla Nesreddin

What the Tears Are For

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Title

What the Tears Are For

Description

1 man in black asks Molla Nasreddin on the street why he is crying. MN denies it saying he hurt his back; he is not crying due to Seyid Mahammed aga’s death.

Collection

1911

Publication Reference

No. 35 (1911 October 8) Front page

Subjects

AzerbaijanConduct of lifeCryingMuslim religious leaders

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