I have been enjoying the stories of Nasreddin, a legendary character in Persian literature and folklore who is known for his witty and humorous anecdotes. He is often portrayed as a wise fool, a trickster, or a simpleton, who uses his wit and irony to expose the hypocrisy and injustice …
I recently discovered the works of Forugh Farrokhzad, a modern Iranian poet and filmmaker who broke many social and literary taboos in her short but influential life. She wrote about her personal experiences as a woman, a lover, a mother, and a rebel, and expressed her views on feminism, sexuality, …
One of my favorite Persian poets is Rumi, the 13th-century mystic and founder of the Mevlevi order of Sufism. His poems are full of love, wisdom, and spirituality, and they have inspired millions of people around the world. I especially love his Mathnawi, a collection of six books of stories …
I just finished reading the Shahnameh, the epic poem by Ferdowsi that tells the history of Iran from the creation of the world to the Islamic conquest. It is a masterpiece of Persian literature and culture, full of heroic stories, mythical creatures, and moral lessons. I highly recommend it to …
