Rhetoric of Satire in the Works of Adib Ghasemi Kermani

Adib Ghasemi Kermani (1859-1929), the satirical poet and writer, lived in Qajar era. Teaching in Dar-al-Fonoon and connecting with the Constitutionalists, were two features of his life. He has written “Neyestan and Kharestan” as a parody of Saadi’s Bustan and Gulistan. This parody is rich with the inventiveness of the writer and has presented a colorful and fun work. Rhetoric of satire in the works of Ghasemi are presented through specific techniques and methods in the two branches of rhetoric, which, along with introducing his style offer valuable findings regarding the combination of satire and rhetoric. Through a descriptive-analytical method, and emphasizing the functions of rhetorical techniques of satire in relation to the reader in the works of Adib Ghasemi Kermani, this study analyzed the text. The results showed that the application of rhetorical devices and techniques with focus on simile has played a crucial role in the formation of Adib’s style and the significance of his satire.