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Discover the captivating world of 'Seasons of Purgatory,' the first English-language story collection by one of Iran's most prominent contemporary writers, portrayed as a 'playful, whip-smart literary conjuror' by the Wall Street Journal. With an ISBN of 9781942658955, this brand new trade paperback (US edition) published in 2022 by Bellevue Literary Press is a must-have for literature enthusiasts.
In 'Seasons of Purgatory,' the reader is taken on a profound journey where the fantastical intertwines with the visceral through intricate tales that explore tender desires and the collective violence that marks the human experience. These stories delve into the emotional weight of war, the tension between modern urban life and ancestral traditions, and the stark contrasts of existence in contemporary Iran.
Mandanipour, whose works have been banned in his homeland, gives voice to a rich tapestry of individual experiences, portraying various perspectives from the young and old to the conscript and prisoner. The collection is a potent blend of ferocious social critique and poetic beauty set against the backdrop of an ancient yet modern culture.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW | Format: Trade paperback (US) | Year: 2022 | Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781942658955
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press
Description:
The first English-language story collection from “one of Iran’s most important living fiction writers” (Guardian), “a playful, whip-smart literary conjuror: a Kundera or Rushdie of post-Khomeini Iran” (Wall Street Journal)
In Seasons of Purgatory, the fantastical and the visceral merge in tales of tender desire and collective violence, the boredom and brutality of war, and the clash of modern urban life and rural traditions. Mandanipour, banned from publication in his native Iran, vividly renders the individual consciousness in extremis from a variety of perspectives: young and old, man and woman, conscript and prisoner. While delivering a ferocious social critique, these stories are steeped in the poetry and stark beauty of an ancient land and culture.
In 'Seasons of Purgatory,' the reader is taken on a profound journey where the fantastical intertwines with the visceral through intricate tales that explore tender desires and the collective violence that marks the human experience. These stories delve into the emotional weight of war, the tension between modern urban life and ancestral traditions, and the stark contrasts of existence in contemporary Iran.
Mandanipour, whose works have been banned in his homeland, gives voice to a rich tapestry of individual experiences, portraying various perspectives from the young and old to the conscript and prisoner. The collection is a potent blend of ferocious social critique and poetic beauty set against the backdrop of an ancient yet modern culture.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW | Format: Trade paperback (US) | Year: 2022 | Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781942658955
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press
Description:
The first English-language story collection from “one of Iran’s most important living fiction writers” (Guardian), “a playful, whip-smart literary conjuror: a Kundera or Rushdie of post-Khomeini Iran” (Wall Street Journal)
In Seasons of Purgatory, the fantastical and the visceral merge in tales of tender desire and collective violence, the boredom and brutality of war, and the clash of modern urban life and rural traditions. Mandanipour, banned from publication in his native Iran, vividly renders the individual consciousness in extremis from a variety of perspectives: young and old, man and woman, conscript and prisoner. While delivering a ferocious social critique, these stories are steeped in the poetry and stark beauty of an ancient land and culture.