Ferdowsi Day and the Shahnameh: Celebrating Persia’s National Epic
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Every May 15 (25th of Ordibehesht in the Iranian calendar), Iranians around the world commemorate Ferdowsi Day – a celebration of Abul-Qâsem Ferdowsī Tusi (Ferdowsi) and the Persian language. This date also marks Persian Language Day, honoring Ferdowsi as “the most influential figure in Persian literature”. Born around 940 CE …
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Anvari: The Celebrated (and Feared) Master of the Qasida
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In the grand tradition of Persian courtly verse, few names loom as large—or cast as long a shadow—as Anvari (Awhad ad-Dīn ʿAlī ibn Muḥammad Anvarī, c. 1126–1189 CE). Celebrated for his dazzling command of language and intricate rhetorical flourishes, yet feared for the scathing sharpness of his satire, Anvari …
Manuchehri Damghani: Master of Stanzaic Poems and Nature Descriptions
Introduction
In the rich tapestry of classical Persian literature, Manuchehri Damghani (fl. mid-11th century) stands out as a master of tightly woven stanzaic poetry and vivid nature descriptions. Celebrated for his elegant qasīdas (panegyric odes) and ingenious mathnawī stanzas, Manuchehri brought the beauties of the natural world—garden blooms, migrating birds, …
Courtly Praise and Nature's Beauty: The Ghaznavid Poets (Unsuri, Farrukhi)
Introduction
In the glittering courts of the Ghaznavid Empire (977–1186 CE), poetry was more than ornamentation—it was the very heartbeat of political and cultural life. Two of the era’s brightest stars, Ashraf al-Dīn ‘Unsurī and Farrukhī Sīstānī, perfected the art of blending courtly praise with vivid depictions of nature. …
Rudaki: Piecing Together the Father of Persian Poetry
Introduction
Long before the glittering epics of Ferdowsi or the transcendent verses of Hafez, there lived a poet whose verses formed the bedrock of Persian literary tradition. Abu Abd Allah Ja‘far ibn Muhammad Rudaki—simply known as Rudaki—has come down to us as the “Father of Persian Poetry.” Yet, piecing together …
Persian Literature’s Enduring Imprint on Turkish Cultural Evolution
The historical influence of Persian literature on Turkish culture constitutes a millennium-long process of linguistic, artistic, and intellectual synthesis. From the Samanid-era revival of Persian as a literary lingua franca to the Ottoman Empire’s adoption of Persianate courtly norms, this cross-cultural exchange shaped Turkish identity, governance, and spiritual expression. The …