The 14th-Century Persian poet Hafiz’s work is not just ... 1320-1389) is one of the most beloved poets of the Persians, and is considered by many – from different cultures – to be one ...

Persian poetry has a very special place in the hearts of Iranians ... Khayyam’s poetry is mostly known to advocate living life in the present and enjoying the small blessings to their fullest. April ...

Davoudian, a doctoral student studying English at Stanford, read poems about his mother, father, grandfather and others in his life at the Hammer Museum. Saturday, May 24, 2025 Advertise Donate Submit ...

On May 15, in the Iranian calendar, we honor the celebrated poet Hakim Abolghasem Ferdowsi, whose tireless efforts have profoundly shaped Persian language and literature. Culture and civilisation live ...

delivers an anthology that provides ample context for readers looking to explore Persian poetry written by women from the Middle Ages to the present. “A significant feature of Persian poetry ...

On the other hand, the depth and meticulousness with which Shibli has evaluated Persian poetry in his She’r-ul-‘Ajam is beyond comparison. It is, therefore, often said that She’r-ul-‘Ajam ...

Iranian visual artist Shirin Neshat is renowned for her photography series and films, which often address the social, political and cultural dimensions of women in Islamic societies. Rodolfo ...