I am fascinated by the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, a collection of quatrains attributed to the 11th-century Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet. The Rubaiyat are full of philosophical reflections on life, death, fate, and free will, and they also celebrate the joys of wine, love, and nature. They have a …
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 …
