A Fire of Lilies : Perspectives on Literature and Politics in Modern Iran
Karimi-Hakkak, Ahmad
A Fire of Lilies : Perspectives on Literature and Politics in Modern Iran - Leiden Leiden University Press 20191001
Open Access
This book examines the role of Persian literature in politics in the tumultuous period of Iranian history from 1950 to 2000, illustrating how intellectuals used poetry, plays, novels and short stories to comment on socio-political developments. The unique aspect of the book is its strong empirical perspective as it analyses how Persian intellectuals dealt with sensor, suppression, imprisonment, exile and even execution for the sake of expression of free speech. Karimi-Hakkak’s methodology is also unique as he applies theoretical perspectives of various disciplines to produce a multi-faceted work, which provide the reader with a concise socio-political history based on the interaction between literature and politics. ‘A Fire of Lilies’ will therefore make a significant contribution to the research on modern Persian literature as well as literary historiography.
Creative Commons
English
9789087283292 9789400603509
10.24415/9789087283292 doi
Literature & literary studies
Literature Modern Iran Persian literature and poetry Censorship Islamic Revolution literature and politics exile and refugees
A Fire of Lilies : Perspectives on Literature and Politics in Modern Iran - Leiden Leiden University Press 20191001
Open Access
This book examines the role of Persian literature in politics in the tumultuous period of Iranian history from 1950 to 2000, illustrating how intellectuals used poetry, plays, novels and short stories to comment on socio-political developments. The unique aspect of the book is its strong empirical perspective as it analyses how Persian intellectuals dealt with sensor, suppression, imprisonment, exile and even execution for the sake of expression of free speech. Karimi-Hakkak’s methodology is also unique as he applies theoretical perspectives of various disciplines to produce a multi-faceted work, which provide the reader with a concise socio-political history based on the interaction between literature and politics. ‘A Fire of Lilies’ will therefore make a significant contribution to the research on modern Persian literature as well as literary historiography.
Creative Commons
English
9789087283292 9789400603509
10.24415/9789087283292 doi
Literature & literary studies
Literature Modern Iran Persian literature and poetry Censorship Islamic Revolution literature and politics exile and refugees