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By Jaime León Shiraz, Iran, Apr 24 (EFE).- There is a saying in Iran that every household has a copy of the Quran and a book by the poet Hafez, and for once this saying is not far from reality. The 14th-century Persian poet remains to this day a cultural icon who evokes mass devotion. …
Following the success of the Central Asian Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia in 2005, The Kyrgyz Republic will participate for the first time in its
<strong>Other lives</strong>: Chemical engineer who was also an expert on the Zoroastrian faith and Iranian culture
Exploring the relationship of poetry and prayer.
We’re familiar with Hafez, Forough Farrokzhad and Nima Yusij, but 21st century Persian poetry, the poetry of Iran written since the Islamic Revolution, is rarely accessible in German. Publishers Ali Abdollahi and Kurt Scharf are now seeking to change that with a comprehensive anthology. Gerrit Wustmann read the book for Qantara.de