Siyavush[1] (Azerbaijani: Səyavuş) is a legendary-historic play,[2] a tragedy in five acts written by Huseyn Javid, an Azerbaijani poet and playwright in 1932-1933.

It is based on motifs[1] of an ancient story from “Shahnameh” poem by Ferdowsi, to the 1000th anniversary of the poet.

[3] The play is about a destiny of young Siyavush, who lapses into philosophic thoughts about assignment of a human being, happiness and meaning of the life.

Siyavush has been brought up on heroic traditions of the nation.

He follows a “Be fair” behest and stands up for the interest of nation.