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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewHumor in Iran provides a remarkably rich medley of Persian prose and poetry, spanning eleven hundred years, in equally delectable translations into English, offering a rare view into how Iranian poets and writers have dealt with subjects as varied as human foibles, tyranny, politics, religion, forbidden desire, and social taboos. * Nasrin Rahimieh, Professor, University of California, USA *
Humour in Iran is the record of a quest, a journey through over a millennium of Persian literature, focusing on the lighter side of Persian culture. It is a compendium of all varieties of satire including “hajv” (lampoon) and “hazl” (ribaldry), with ample examples provided in Persian with English translations. * M. R. Ghanoonparvar, Professor, The University of Texas at Austin, USA *
Homa Katouzian, with his diverse scholarly interests and acumen, is the ideal candidate to expand upon the existing body of research on Persian Humour. This undertaking involves meticulous exploration of classical and contemporary texts that span over a millennium looking for wit and witty wisdom.
Humour in Iran: Eleven-hundred Years of Satire and Humour in Persian Literature, with its rich tapestry of narratives, serves as an enlightening, captivating, and all-encompassing narrative that interests both general readers and experts in the field. * Kamran Talattof, Professor, The University of Arizona, USA *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments and note on transliteration Preface Introduction 1. The First Three Centuries 2. Rumi, Sa‘di, Hafiz 3. Obeyd Zakani 4. From the Classics to the Neoclassics 5. The Neoclassical Period:
Bazgasht-e Adabi 6. Iraj and Bahar 7. Dehkhoda and Eshqi 8. Aref, Seyyed Ashraf, Parvin E‘tesam, etc. 9. Satirical Fiction 10. The satirical Press
