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Classical literature in Azerbaijani was formed in 14th century based on the various Early Middle Ages dialects of Tabriz and Shirvan (these dialects were used by classical Azerbaijani writers Nasimi, Fuzuli, and Khatai). Modern literature in Azerbaijan is based on the Shirvani dialect mainly, while in Iran it is based on the Tabrizi one. The first newspaper in Azerbaijani, Əkinçi was published in 1875.

In mid-19th century it was taught in the schools of Baku, Ganja, Shaki, Tbilisi, and Yerevan. Since 1845, it has also been taught in the University of St. Petersburg in Russia.

Notable folklore and literary works in Azerbaijani are the Book of Dada Gorgud, Asli and Kerem, the Epic of Köroğlu, and others. Important poets and writers of Azerbaijani include

Nizami Ganjavi
Imadaddin Nasimi
Muhammed Fuzuli
Jahan Shah
Khatai
Molla Panah Vagif
Khurshidbanu Natavan
Mirza Fatali Akhundov
Jalil Mammadguluzadeh
Mirza Alakbar Sabir
Huseyn Javid
Jafar Jabbarly
Samad Vurghun
Mikayil Mushfig
Mammed Said Ordubadi
Mohammad Hossein Shahriar