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The first sentence of the first of the 35 translated stories collected here contains an anti-Semitic slur, and this inauspicious beginning is indicative of Moayyad's uncritical editing. A professor of Persian literature at the University of Chicago, he overstates the strengths of the authors he presents, most of whom are interesting for the view they afford of an evolving Iran rather than for their literary techniques. The first Persian short stories, according to Moayyad, were written in 1921 in Berlin; the grafting of traditions to produce social critiques sparked controversy in Iran but may seem heavy-handed or even cliched to contemporary American readers. Often, predictable or melodramatic endings mar otherwise intriguing works. On the other hand, four densely imaginative sketches by Gholam-Hosayn Nazari (b. 1933) and a portrait of a young woman uneasily embracing modernity, by Shahrnush Parsipur (b. 1947), stand out for their originality and well-modulated feeling.
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This compilation of 35 short stories by Persian authors who have flourished in the past 70 years covers the gamut of human experience in an ever-changing society. Most remarkable is the generous space allocated to women as main characters in several stories and as contributing authors. The tragic life of "Bozog Alavi," the mystery of "The Snake Stone," and the story of "The American Husband" are all colorful yet authentic depictions of traditional and modern aspects of life in Iran. Although arranged chronologically, the stories do not suggest an evolution in Persian literature, in which the short story is still a new genre. Biographical information and a short bibliography accompany each story. Highly recommended for both academic and public libraries.
- Ali Houissa, Cornell Univ., Ithaca, N.Y.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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The first sentence of the first of the 35 translated stories collected here contains an anti-Semitic slur, and this inauspicious beginning is indicative of Moayyad's uncritical editing. A professor of Persian literature at the University of Chicago, he overstates the strengths of the authors he presents, most of whom are interesting for the view they afford of an evolving Iran rather than for their literary techniques. The first Persian short stories, according to Moayyad, were written in 1921 in Berlin; the grafting of traditions to produce social critiques sparked controversy in Iran but may seem heavy-handed or even cliched to contemporary American readers. Often, predictable or melodramatic endings mar otherwise intriguing works. On the other hand, four densely imaginative sketches by Gholam-Hosayn Nazari (b. 1933) and a portrait of a young woman uneasily embracing modernity, by Shahrnush Parsipur (b. 1947), stand out for their originality and well-modulated feeling.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
This compilation of 35 short stories by Persian authors who have flourished in the past 70 years covers the gamut of human experience in an ever-changing society. Most remarkable is the generous space allocated to women as main characters in several stories and as contributing authors. The tragic life of "Bozog Alavi," the mystery of "The Snake Stone," and the story of "The American Husband" are all colorful yet authentic depictions of traditional and modern aspects of life in Iran. Although arranged chronologically, the stories do not suggest an evolution in Persian literature, in which the short story is still a new genre. Biographical information and a short bibliography accompany each story. Highly recommended for both academic and public libraries.
- Ali Houissa, Cornell Univ., Ithaca, N.Y.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Modern western fictional genres, particularly the short story, are relatively new in Persian literature. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
little native boy, lis wife, ler mother, date grove, kerosene burner, uncle present, snake stone, lady upstairs, melon seeds Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Nafti Avenue, Mashdi Baba, Al-e Ahmad, Brainless Abdollah, Aziz Aqa, Abji Khanom, Miss Sakineh, Ahji Khanom, Los Angeles, Mansur Khan, Closed Eye, Miss Sakinch, Azar Khanom, Azizollah Khan, Islamic Republic, Khaleh Khanom, Sadeq Chubak, Aziz Aya, Blind Fatemeh, United States, Alashdi Baba, Aziz Aga, Modern Persian Literature Series, Nlashdi Baba, Plan Organization New!
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Modern western fictional genres, particularly the short story, are relatively new in Persian literature. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
little native boy, lis wife, ler mother, date grove, kerosene burner, uncle present, snake stone, lady upstairs, melon seeds Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Nafti Avenue, Mashdi Baba, Al-e Ahmad, Brainless Abdollah, Aziz Aqa, Abji Khanom, Miss Sakineh, Ahji Khanom, Los Angeles, Mansur Khan, Closed Eye, Miss Sakinch, Azar Khanom, Azizollah Khan, Islamic Republic, Khaleh Khanom, Sadeq Chubak, Aziz Aya, Blind Fatemeh, United States, Alashdi Baba, Aziz Aga, Modern Persian Literature Series, Nlashdi Baba, Plan Organization New!
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- The School Principal by Jalal Al Ahmad on page 16, and page 137
- Sauce for the Goose by Linda Beard in Front Matter
- Her Eyes by Bozorg Alavi. Series Editor: Ehsan Yarshater on page 24
- Persian Literature (Persian Heritage Series) by Ehsan Yarshater on page 24
- By the Pen (Middle East Monographs) by Jalal Al-E Ahmad on page 16
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- Encyclopedia of Literary Translation into English by Olive Classe on page 187
- Women, Religion and Culture in Iran (Royal Asiatic Society Books) by SARAH ANSARI on page 97
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