Join us for an engaging 1-day symposium, Literature and Religion in Modern Iran, co-hosted by the UC San Diego Library and Middle East Studies program.Commencing at 2:30 p.m., the symposium kicks off with a compelling keynote address by Professor Nasrin Rahimieh from UC Irvine.
Commencing at 2:30 p.m., the symposium kicks off with a compelling keynote address byfrom UC Irvine. Professor Rahimieh’s speech, Fictions of Self in Contemporary Iranian Women’s Writing, promises to offer intriguing insights into the literary landscape of Iran. Following the keynote, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session.
The symposium continues with a series of illuminating presentations by esteemed scholars. Domenico Ingenito will explore the intriguing relationship between mysticism and sexuality in the literary and critical works of Forugh Farrokhzad. Aria Fani will present his recent publication, “Reading Across Borders: Afghans, Iranians, and Literary Nationalism,” which offers fresh perspectives on literary nationalism within the region.
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