Persian Poets
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Ferdowsi: Savior of Persian language
Ferdowsi, born in 940 CE near Tous, is globally revered for his Shahnameh (Book of Kings), the longest epic poem…
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Iran marks Day of Hafez Shirazi
Hafez, born in Shiraz in the 14th century, is widely regarded as one of the most influential Persian poets of…
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Shahriar; Iranian poet who spoke to every heart
Each year on September 18, Iranians commemorate Seyed Mohammad-Hossein Behjat Tabrizi, better known by his pen name Shahriar, one of…
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The queen of Persian verse: Inside the soul of Parvin Etesami
Rakhshandeh Etesami, also known as Parvin Etesami, is the most famous poetess in Iran. She was born on March 17,…
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Iran marks National Day of renowned poet Attar of Nishapur
In contemporary Iran, April 14 is designated as Attar’s National Day in the Persian calendar to mark the contribution his…
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Harmony of spring and poetry: Nowruz in Persian poems
While Nowruz marks the renewal of life and the rebirth of nature, poetry has long been a profound vessel for…
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Aref Qazvini; Patriotic poet and musician of Iran
Aref was born in Qacvin, where he studied Persian language and grammar and also some music. His father Molla Hadi…
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Iran pays tribute to savior of Persian Language
Every Iranian owes his language to the great poet, renowned not only in Iran but worldwide for Shahnameh, the longest…
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Saadi Shirazi, Renowned Iranian medieval poet
Iran has been the land of literature for centuries. Saadi Shirazi is one of the Iranian poets with international fame.…
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Parvin Etesami; noble poetess of Persian literature
Born in Tabriz in 1907, Rakhshandeh Etesami, better known as Parvin Etesami, moved to Tehran with her family early in…
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