Belonging: New Poetry by Iranians Around the World (Scala

Belonging: New Poetry by Iranians Around the World (Scala Translation)
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Recent political developments, including the shadow of a new war, have obscured the fact that Iran has a long and splendid artistic tradition ranging from the visual arts to literature. Western readers may have some awareness of the Iranian novel thanks to a few breakout successes like Reading Lolita in Tehran and My Uncle Napoleon, but the country's strong poetic tradition remains little known. This anthology remedies that situation with a rich selection of recent poetry by Iranians living all around the world, including Amir-Hossein Afrasiabi: â‚¬Å“Although the path / tracks my footsteps, / I donâ‚¬t travel it / for the path travels me.â‚¬Â Varying dramatically in style, tone, and theme, these expertly translated works include erotic divertissements by Ziba Karbassi, rigorously formal poetry by Yadollah Royaii, experimental poems by Naanaam, powerful polemics by Maryam Huleh, and the personal-epic work of Shahrouz Rashid. Eclectic and accessible, these vibrant poems deepen the often limited awareness of Iranian identity today by not only introducing readers to contemporary Iranian poetry, but also expanding the canon of significant writing in the Persian language. Belonging offers a glimpse at a complex culture through some of its finest literary talents.
Country USA
Brand North Atlantic Books
Manufacturer North Atlantic Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber part_1556437129
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2008-08-05
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781556437120

Country	USA
Brand	North Atlantic Books
Manufacturer	North Atlantic Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	part_1556437129
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2008-08-05
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781556437120

Belonging: New Poetry by Iranians Around the World (Scala Translation)

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