The Analysis of Modernism Elements in Mahmud Dawlatabadi s Kelidar

Fiction which is the product of modernism in turn, has taken a role in reflecting the experience of contrast between tradition and modernity. This research centerpiece is the analysis of modern concepts reflected in Kelidar. Although Kelidar is a local story happened in rural locations, but, due to its story and adventures, especially affected by that time social and political events(1946-1948), as like as the inflamed political atmosphere in Iran after the second world war, it can be said that some modernity elements like change and transformation, critical approach to issues, fundamental thoughts, philosophical and anthropological theories, in contrast between tradition and modernity are reflected. The methodology of this research is descriptive-analytical and based on library studies.