Akhavan & Adunis; Between Tradition and Modernity (Analysis & Criticism of Viewpoints by Philosophical & Psychological Approach)

Tradition and modernity are two important issues in philosophy and psychology which play vital role in the structure of human character and his future. Consequently the literatures especially poetry would be affected by tradition and modernity. Since literature and art – generally – are known as the social factors of Arabic and Persian societies based on social relations principle. Contemporary poetry also has had different approach in impacting the western modernity. This article – analytical and descriptive study – surveys works of two historical intellectual poets of Iran and Arab contemporary societies: Akhavan & Adunis to express their viewpoints and ideas on the mentioned subject. Two poets nor prior modernity to tradition neither vice versa; but they know tradition in the modernity frame to express the cultural, social and political problems of the society and also believe the past as a bridge to future.