A Persian Requiem - Softcover

Simin Daneshvar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1870015789 ISBN 13: 9781870015783

Publisher: Halban, 2002

Synopsis

Set in the southern Persian town of Shiraz in the last years of World War II with the British army in occupation, the novel chronicles the life of Zari, a traditional, anxious and superstitious woman whose husband, Yusef is an idealistic feudal landlord. A web of political intrigue and hostility is created. In the background, tribal leaders are in open rebellion against the government and British occupation. In the midst of this turbulence Zari carries on normal life within the beautiful courtyard of her house, attempting to keep the family safe from external events. The corruption engendered by occupation is pervasive as Zari's family life is shattered and disaster strikes. An immensely moving story, the novel is a powerful indictment of colonization.

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About the Author

Educated in Iran she won a Fulbright scholarship to Stanford University. Married to a major Iranian intellectual who founded the Writers' Association of Iran, which she supported after his early death. She provided moral support for those opposing the Shah, but retired from public life after the revolution in 1979.

Edition details

• Publisher: Halban
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1870015789
• ISBN 13: 9781870015783
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288