Modernism and Ideology in Persian Literature [Hardcover]

Majid Naficy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 16, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0761808620 | ISBN-13: 978-0761808626

This book examines the concept of nature in the poetry of Nim<\#137> Yushij (1895-1960), the founder of modern Persian poetry. The study discusses how nature is used both as an ideological device for new metrics, and as a source of inspiriation for nature poetry. Concepts of ideology, utopia, modernism, discourse, and nature help define Nim<\#137>'s poetry in a historical and analytical examination of this important poet's innovations in Persian literature.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...[Naficy's] analysis of Yushij's poems are often innovative, enlightened, and enlightening...he weaves little-known aspects of Yushij's biography into the interpretation of his poetry, which should greatly interest students of modern Persian poetry.>>> (M.R. Ghanoonparvar )

...[Naficy's] analysis of Yushij's poems are often innovative, enlightened, and enlightening...he weaves little-known aspects of Yushij's biography into the interpretation of his poetry, which should greatly interest students of modern Persian poetry. (M.R. Ghanoonparvar )

About the Author

Majid Naficy recently completed the Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: University Press Of America (October 16, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761808620
• ISBN-13: 978-0761808626
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,682,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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