{"product_id":"the-house-of-the-edrisis-a-novel-volume-one-paperback-softback-9780815602897","title":"The House of the Edrisis; A Novel, Volume One (Paperback \/ softback) 9780815602897","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe House of the Edrisis\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Novel, Volume One\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGhazaleh Alizadeh (Author), M. R. Ghanoonparvar (Translated by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780815602897\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 15 October 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 cm, 0.43 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAlizadeh is a remarkable writer whose works are now receiving more critical attention among scholars, students, and critics of Persian literature.\" - Nasrin Rahimieh, UC Irvine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The English translation of Alizadeh’s \u003ci\u003eThe House of Edrisis\u003c\/i\u003e stands as a testament to the brilliance of Persian literature, particularly within the modernist movement. This novel, a major work of Persian literary achievement, now opens its doors to a broader audience through a masterful translation by Ghanoonparvar.\" - M. Mehdi Khorrami, author of \u003cem\u003eLiterary Subterfuge and Contemporary Persian Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eCelebrated Iranian novelist Ghazeleh Alizadeh’s\u003ci\u003e The House of the Edrisis\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel deeply rooted in historical and cultural significance inviting readers into a world of revolution, power, and societal transformation. The story revolves around a once-affluent aristocratic family and their majestic house, a decaying and melancholy backdrop for the unfolding drama among a colorful cast of disgraced family members and disillusioned revolutionaries. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet in Central Asia, Alizadeh’s story cleverly parallels the Islamic Revolution in Iran and offers an intimate portrait of both young ideologues-turned-tyrants and jaded women whose hope for change slowly fades. With a sardonic tone and elements of black comedy and farce, \u003ci\u003eThe House of the Edrisis\u003c\/i\u003e offers an engrossing reflection on a turbulent history and the enduring spirit of men and women living through it.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Syracuse University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52570002620696,"sku":"9780815602897","price":24.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-house-of-the-edrisis-a-novel-volume-one-paperback-softback-9780815602897","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}