A Modern Persian Prose Reader

This volume of Persian language texts contains representative passages from the works of major Persian writers.

H. Kamshad (Author)

9780521169172, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 28 April 2011

258 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.5 cm, 0.33 kg

First published in 1968, this volume of Persian language texts is intended to accompany the author's Modern Persian Prose Literature (Cambridge, 1966). It contains representative passages from the works of major Persian writers, which are taken from the hundred years preceding the original publication date. Sections are organised by author and are prefaced by a brief account of the life and writings. There is also a glossary at the end of text containing the meanings of more difficult words and providing contextual information to aid the reader's understanding. This accessible collection will be of value to students of the Persian language and anyone with an interest in untranslated Persian literature.

1. M?rz? Malkom Kh?n: The Oracular Notebook
2. 'Abdul-Rah?m Najj?rz?da (T?libuff): Ahmad's Book
3. H?jj Zaynu'l-?bid?n Mar?gha'?: The Travel Diary of Ibrahim Beg
4. M?rz? Hab?b Isfah?n?: The Adventures of Hajji Bab of Ispahan
5. 'Al? Akbar Dihkhud?: 'Charand Parand' ('Balderdash')
6. Murtaz? Mushfiq K?zim?: The Horrors of Tehran
7. Jah?ng?r Jal?l?: I have Cried A Well
8. Muhammad Mas'?d: Night Diversions and Flowers that Grow in Hell
9. 'Al? Dasht?: Prison Days, Fitna and A Portrait of Hafiz
10. Muhammad Hij?z?: 'The Biography of a Great Philosopher' and 'Love's Nest'
11. Muhammad 'Al? Jam?lz?da: 'Everyman to his Deserts'
12. S?diq Hid?yat: 'H?jj? M?rad', 'The Patient Stone' and The Message of Kafka
13. Buzurg 'Alav?: 'The Lead Soldier' and Her Eyes
14. Jal?l ?l-i Ahmad: 'Mobilizing the People' and The Headmaster
15. S?diq Ch?bak: 'Monsieur Ilyas' and Native of Tangistan
16. Muhammad I'tim?dz?da (Bih ?z?n): 'The Spring and the Sea'
17. Taq? Mudarris?: Yakulya and her Loneliness
18. 'Al? Muhammad Afgh?n?: Mrs Ahu's Husband
Abbreviations
Glossary
Notes.

Subject Areas: Educational: English language & literacy [YQC]