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In Vurgun's reworking, Shirin loves both Khosrov and Farhad, and kills herself over Farhad's body after he dies because of false news about his beloved. Khosrov is presented as Shirin's predatory enemy rather than Farhad's rival, while Shirin is an active, independent figure.
Leyli and Majnun are separated by their families. Leyli is forced to marry another man, while Majnun withdraws to the wilderness and recites poetry for her among the animals. He dies there, and the lovers are reunited after death.
In Vurgun's reworking, Shirin loves both Khosrov and Farhad, and kills herself over Farhad's body after he dies because of false news about his beloved. Khosrov is presented as Shirin's predatory enemy rather than Farhad's rival, while Shirin is an active, independent figure.
Leyli and Majnun are separated by their families. Leyli is forced to marry another man, while Majnun withdraws to the wilderness and recites poetry for her among the animals. He dies there, and the lovers are reunited after death.