Satan's Stones - Softcover

Ravanipur, Moniru

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0292770766 ISBN 13: 9780292770768

Publisher: University of Texas Press, 1996

Synopsis

Women writers occupy prominent positions in late 20th century Iranian literature, despite the increased legal and cultural restrictions placed upon women since the 1978-1979 Islamic Revolution. One of these writers is Moniru Ravanipur, author of the critically acclaimed The Drowned and Heart of Steel.

Satan's Stones is the first English translation of her 1991 short story collection Sangha-ye Sheytan. Often set in the remote regions of Iran, these stories explore many facets of contemporary Iranian life, particularly the ever-shifting relations between women and men. Their bold literary experimentation marks a new style in Persian fiction akin to "magical realism."

Reports from Iran indicated that Satan's Stones had been banned there by government authorities. While its frank explorations of Iranian society may have offended Islamic leaders, they offer Western readers fresh perspectives on Iranian culture from one of the country's most distinguished writers.

About this title

About the Author

M. R. Ghanoonparvar is Professor of Persian and Comparative Literature at the University of Texas at Austin.

From the Back Cover

Set against a background of desert landscapes and often in the remote regions of Iran, these stories explore many facets of contemporary Iranian life, particularly the ever-shifting relations between women and men. Their bold literary experimentation marks a new style in Persian fiction akin to 'magical realism.'

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0292770766
• ISBN 13: 9780292770768
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 93
• Editor: Ghanoonparvar M. R.