The Song of the Reed Flute by Rumi [In Verse Translation]
The Masnavi, also known as Mathnawi, is a remarkable literary work crafted by the renowned Persian poet and mystic, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Balkhi, more commonly known as Rumi. Comprising of an astounding 26,000 couplets divided into six volumes, this magnum opus stands as one of the most significant contributions to Persian mystical literature and Iranian […]
Rasoul Parvizi: The Patched Pants [Shalvarhay-e Vasleh Dar]
Rasoul Parvizi (1919-1977) was a renowned short story writer and prominent figure in Iranian politics. He served as a member of parliament at the National Consultative Assembly and as a representative at the Iranian Senate Assembly. Rasoul Parvizi was also a prolific newspaper columnist, providing insightful commentary on various social and political issues. In 1957, […]
Davoud the Hunchback by Sadeq Hedayat [English Translation]
About the Author Sadeq Hedayat was an Iranian author whose contributions to Persian fiction marked a significant departure from traditional literary styles. Widely regarded as one of the most accomplished Iranian writers of the 20th century, Hedayat pioneered modernist techniques that continue to influence contemporary Persian literature. The following story has been rendered into English […]
Sadeq Hedayat: Dash Akol [English Translation]
About Sadeq Hedayat Sadeq Hedayat was an Iranian author whose contributions to Persian fiction marked a significant departure from traditional literary styles. Widely regarded as one of the most accomplished Iranian writers of the 20th century, Hedayat pioneered modernist techniques that continue to influence contemporary Persian literature. The following story has been rendered into English […]
Anthology of Persian Poetry
Anthology of Persian Poetry covers a wide range of poems from different poets of diffrenet ages Persia. All poems have been translated by Ali Salami unless stated otherwise. Persian poets such as Ferdowsi, Saadi, Hafiz, Attar, Nezami, Rumi and Omar Khayyam are also known in the West and have influenced the literature of many countries. Selected Persian Poems Knowledge is truly thy source of […]
Forough Farrokhzad: Selected Poems [English Edition]
One of the leading modern poets of Iran, Forough Farrokhzad was born and brought up in a military family. She married Parviz Shapur, the well-known Iranian satirist at the age of 16. The following selection has been translated by Ali Salami. Forough Farrokhzad learned painting and sewing and moved to Ahvaz with her husband. Thence […]
Sohrab Sepehri: Selected Poems [English]
Sohrab Sepehri was born in Kashan on October 7, 1928; a very talented artist and a gifted poet, Sohrab Sepehri shot to stardom with the publication of The Water’s Footfall which was subsequently followed by The Traveler and The Expanse of Green. Sohrab Sepehri died of blood cancer in Tehran in 1980. The folowing poems […]
Bozorg Alavi: The Portmanteau (Chamedan)
Bozorg Alavi was a leftist writer and one of the most noted Iranian novelists of the 20th century, whose works were banned in Iran from 1953 to 1979. Alavi is known for his novel Her Eyes and collected stories The Portmanteau (Chamedan). Biography of Bozorg Alavi Born in Tehran on February 2, 1904, Bozorg Alavi […]
Sadeq Chubak: Flowers of Flesh [Golhay-e Gushti in English Translation]
Sadeq Chubak, also spelled as Ṣādiq Chūbak, was a prominent Iranian writer born on August 5, 1916, in Bushehr, Iran. He authored short fiction, drama, and novels and was considered one of the most influential writers of 20th-century Iran. Sadeq Chubak’s short stories were known for their intricate details, economy of language, and focus on […]
Sadeq Hedayat: The Stray Dog (English Translaton)
Sadeq Hedayat, also spelled Ṣādeq-e Hedāyat or Sadiq Hidayat, (born February 17, 1903, Tehran, Iran—died April 4, 1951, Paris, France), Iranian author who introduced modernist techniques into Persian fiction. Hedayat is considered one of the greatest Iranian writers of the 20th century. HIs celebrated novel The Blind Owl has been translated into numerous languages. In 1925, Hedayat was among a […]