Elchin Safarli: An Eastern Soul Who Writes About Love and Life on the Shores of the Bosphorus and the Caspian
Introduction
Elchin Safarli (Azerbaijani: Elçin Səfərli) is a modern Azerbaijani writer and journalist who writes in Russian. His prose is filled with the atmosphere of the East, deep emotions and philosophical reflections, quickly found a response in the hearts of readers, especially women, who make up a significant part of his audience. Safarli is often called a "literary discovery" for his distinctive, lyrical, and sensual style.
Invitation quote: “When you put love into desire, many things are possible.” (Elchin Safarli)
Biography and formation
Elchin Safarli was born on March 12, 1984 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR. His path to writing started quite early, he realized early on that his calling was in the stories he began to publish under pseudonym in youth newspapers. From the age of 16 he actively worked in print media and studied at the faculty journalism. For a long time, Safarli lived in Istanbul, which had a fundamental impact on his early creativity. A professional journalist and winner of a number of literary competitions, Safarli eventually devoted himself entirely to himself to writing, making the word, which heals and inspires, his main tool.
Quote about life: “Be who you are. Live with the one who loves you. And love the one who "Who is with you?" (From the novel "They Promised Me You")
Creativity and Main Themes
Elchin Safarli's creative output consists of more than a dozen novels and collections of short stories. His books dedicated to the topic of Eastern traditions, culture, everyday life, deep love, self-knowledge, finding happiness in simple things things and the ability to thank life.
Key works with quotes
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“Sweet Salt of the Bosphorus” (“Sladkaya sol Bosphoru”, 2008) — Debut novel, which brought him wide recognition. In it, he first expressed his love for Istanbul.
Quote from the book: “Only those who have gone through separation know how much "close encounter."
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“There Without Return” (“There Without Return”, 2008) — A story about a Russian a girl who ended up in Istanbul.
Quote from the book: “Love is the ability to find happiness in the details that are "others mean nothing."
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“Recipes of Happiness” (“Recipes of Happiness”, 2013) — A kind of “diary of an oriental "cookbook", where life stories, wise advice and culinary recipes are intertwined.
Quote from the book: “Happiness is when you are at home. And home is not a place, but a state souls."
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“Tell me about the sea” (“Расскажи мне о море”, 2016) — A book dedicated to to his native Azerbaijan and Baku, where the author reflects on his complex but important relationship with Homeland.
Quote from the book: “The sea is all that remains of our tears. And it never "does not miss."
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“When I return, be home” (“When I return, be home”, 2017) — Reflections on eternity, life, death, and the need to have a place where you always want to return.
Quote from the book: "Home is where you don't owe anyone anything." explain."
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“The House Where the Light Burns” (“The House Where the Light Burns”, 2019) — Lyrical prose that calls for seeking light and goodness within oneself and around oneself, despite life's adversities.
Quote from the book: “The most important thing is not to forget the light within yourself, even if "There is darkness all around."
Style and Philosophy
Safarli's prose is distinguished by its lyricism, sensuality, and deep philosophical overtones. His texts are filled with warmth, melancholy and emotion, and his style is often called "therapeutic." He skillfully recreates the flavor of the East, its smells, sounds and a special philosophy of life. His books always contain reflections on eternal values, finding one's place and accepting fate.
A statement about the main thing: “Everything that happens to us, we do for the sake of love. Even when it seems like everything is the other way around." (From the novel "If You Knew...")
Conclusion: A Philosophy Woven from Words
Elchin Safarli is the voice of the modern East in literature, who speaks about the most important things: about love, home, memory and that simple but profound philosophy that teaches you to appreciate what you have. His books are not just stories, but real diaries of the soul that inspire and warm, like warm tea on the seashore. His prose is a call for inner peace and finding meaning in ordinary things.
The writer's final call and wisdom:
"Don't close your heart to the new. The best thing we can do is learn to be happy here." and now."
“Life is like a small blanket: if you pull it up, your feet will freeze, if you pull it down, your head will freeze. He who knows how to live, who curls up." (From the novel "I Want to Go Home")
“You shouldn’t explain who you are to someone who doesn’t see it. You’re wasting time, you’re losing yourself.”
"The worst thing is when you want to forget, but you can't, because memory is stronger than you."
"Everything begins with a desire - to love, to forgive, to understand. And then life begins."
If you feel a connection with this sensual and wise prose, we encourage you to delve into the world of Yelchin. Safarli is deeper.
How to Get to Know the Author Better (Final Proofreading)
For readers who wish to follow the life and new ideas of Elchin Safarli, we recommend his main communication channels:
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Instagram (Main channel):
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Nickname to search for: @elchinsafarli
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Telegram channel:
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Recommendation: Search directly in the Telegram app by nickname @elchinsafarli or check the current link in his "cap" Instagram profile.
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Where to read and buy Elchin Safarli's books in Ukraine
Elchin Safarli's works are widely available in Ukrainian publishing houses, as his books have been translated in Ukrainian.
Here are some reliable sources for purchasing his publications:
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Publishing house "BookChef": This publishing house publishes many of his works in Ukrainian. On their website you can find a full list of available books, such as "When I I'll be back, be home", "Tell me about the sea", "The house where the light shines" and others.
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Search query: "BookChef Elchin Safarli"
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Online bookstore "Nash Format": Many of his works are also presented here in Ukrainian.
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Search query: "Our Format Elchin Safarli"
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Bookstores "Е" and "Yakaboo": The largest Ukrainian book platforms, where it Books are available for order in both Ukrainian and Russian.
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Search query: "Ye Elchin Safarli Bookstore" or "Yakaboo Elchin Safarli"
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Please note: since direct links in the chat have proven unreliable, we recommend entering the specified search queries directly on Google or on the websites of the relevant bookstores.
