داستان های پروین اعتصامی

by نسرین موسوی

Parvin Ehtesami (1907-41) was a child prodigy, writing poetry from the age of 7 or 8. While she preferred to write in the traditional style, reminiscent of Hafez and Sa'di, her topics were a reflection of her men and women of different social backgrounds, a wide-ranging array of animals, birds, flowers, trees, cosmic and natural elements, objects of daily life, abstract concepts, all personified and symbolizing her wealth of ideas. Through these figures she holds up a mirror to others showing them the abuses of society and their failure in moral commitment. Likewise, in these debates she eloquently expresses her basic thoughts about life and death, social justice, ethics, education, and the supreme importance of knowledge. These 24 children's stories are adapted from her best-known works. There are many illustrations throughout to stimulate young (and perhaps not-so-young) imaginations.

290 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008