In this substantial analysis, Seyed-Gohrab (Persian literature, Leiden U., The Netherlands) examines the classic Persian love story, which bears similarities to Romeo and Juliet as star-crossed lovers
Mirror of Dew introduces one of Iran's outstanding female poets, whose work has not previously been available in English. Zhale Qa'em-Maqami (1883-1946) was a witness to pivotal social and political d
This lovely collection of essays explores the rich and varied uses of metaphor and imagery in the works of a range of writers, and in the context of translation into non-Persian languages, including E