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The first half of the 20th century minus the Reza Shah period is unique in the whole history of Persian literature in the amount of
November 4, 2009
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The first half of the 20th century minus the Reza Shah period is unique in the whole history of Persian literature in the amount of
Sadeq Hedayat was born on 17 February 1903 and died on 9 April 1951. He was descended from Rezaqoli Khan Hedayat, a notable 19th century
The title of this short article is somewhat misleading since prediction regarding anything Iranian is a hazardous task and is often refuted by the following
“Stray Dog” is one of Hedayat’s best psycho-fictions and one of the most moving pieces he ever wrote. It is tempting to say that it
In the not so well known short story “Katiya”, the Austrian engineer tells the narrator: You know, it’s always women who must approach me. I
Lecture delivered at University of Amsterdam, 20 February 2009 Thirty years ago the Iranian revolution overthrew the Pahlavi monarchy in Iran. It subsequently became known
I don't need to remind the readers that today is the 50th anniversary of the tragic demise of the first democratic government in Iranian history
Tup-e Morvari is Sadeq Hedayat's (1903-1951) last work. Because of its controversial views on religion and the clergy, it has rarely been available to the
Sadeq Hedayat committed suicide in Paris more than 50 years ago (April 8, 1951). A series of books published in Iran and abroad have revealed
Sadeq Hedayat committed suicide in Paris more than 50 years ago (April 8, 1951). A series of books published in Iran and abroad have revealed
Tup-e Morvari is Sadeq Hedayat's (1903-1951) last work. Because of its controversial views on religion and the clergy, it has rarely been available to the
