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Savushun: A Novel About Modern Iran (Persian Classics) (Persian Classics) (Persian Classics)

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Simin Daneshvar is the best novel writer in Iran. Although Iran has had the privilage of having some of the greatest writers of the 20th century such as Hedayat, Fasih, Dolat Abadi, and Daneshvar's own husband, Al Ahmad, Simin Daneshvar alone stands on the peak of the 20th century Iran's writers. Suvashun, which has the record for best selling novel in Iran, is a book that masterfully combines the western format of novel with Iranian elements. It has full and well described characters. Everyone who reads this book can easily relate to Zari, Yousef, Amme Khanoom and all other characters. The book is a wanderful reading and probably the best introduction to Iran's rich modern literature, long over looked by the world. I rank Simin Daneshvar as one of 10 best Twentieth century writers. Khanom Daneshvar, Khodaa 1000 saal zende negahetoon daare.

Dr.s.Danehsvar is a well-educated Iranian writer.She has written so many interesting stories but Savushun is the best.It is published before revalution but sill is well accepted by the Iranian readers.She is from Shiraz , city of great Iranian poets such as hafez.This story described the iranian culture in Shiraz during world ward2.It is suggested to all book lovers and book worms!! Mohammad h.,IRAN

The Iranian modern litrature is full of thought ,wisdom & beauty .Savushun is the best example.The writer ,Dr.Daneshvar is a great Iranian writer. she is now 80 years old.She started writing many years ago. Savushun is her best novel that is republished many times.The book is very useful for those intersted in rich Iranian litrature and culture.Daneshvar is from Shiraz ,the city of great poets such as Saadi& Hafez.,A reader from Shirz-Iran

I read this book years ago in the original language (farsi) and completely fell in love with characters and the story. One of the most flawless stories I have ever read.

I majored in English Teaching and had the pleasure of being assigned this book in college. It is not the most artistic book I've ever read, and there are no fancy structural techniques used like there are in The English Patient, for example. This book has a much different appeal. Few novels have ever grabbed hold of my emotions like this one. I remember, at one point, throwing the book on the ground and not being able to read anymore until I'd done some menial chore to quell my rage. This book forces you to feel. Very well done.