Simin Behbahani
MTV-U: From a Nobel Prize nomination to inspiring lyrics in rock songs, the 82-year old Simin Behbahani’s work has made a significant impact on the world’s cultural landscape. Behbahani began publishing poetry at the age of 14. With over 15 volumes of published works, her voice reflects a distinct style that defines her work as one-of a kind, spanning topics that explore the depths of political, cultural and moral oppression. Currently one translated volume of her works, entitled, “A Cup of Sin,” is available in the U.S. In addition to the Nobel Prize nomination, Behbahani was also awarded a Human Rights Watch-Hellman/Hammet grant and won the Carl von Ossietzky Medal for her struggle for freedom of expression in Iran, and now she’s mtvU’s Poet Laureate for 2009 >>>
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FYI/Iranian Students Reactions to Behbahanis Nomination
by Darius Kadivar on Thu Nov 05, 2009 06:26 AM PSTWatch Here:
Iranian students discuss their thoughts on mtvU’s Poet Laureate Simin Behbahani, and their Iranian culture.
mtvU Poet Laureate: Student Reactions
We can always learn a new lesson from her. She is one and only!
by Anonymouse on Thu Nov 05, 2009 04:52 AM PSTEverything is sacred.
Shir ZAN e IRANI!
by Maryam Hojjat on Thu Nov 05, 2009 04:25 AM PSTI am like all other IRANIANS proud of her & her accomplishments.
Payandeh IRAN & Iranians