Please be part of us for a captivating one-day symposium, “Literature and Religion in Modern Iran,” co-sponsored by the University of California, San Diego Library and the Middle East Studies Program.
The symposium continues with a collection of sensible shows from esteemed students. Domenico Ingenito (UCLA) explores the attention-grabbing relationship between mysticism and sexuality within the literary and significant works of Foraf Farrokhzad. Alia Fani (University of Washington) will current her current e-book, Reading Beyond Borders: Afghans, Iranians, and Literary Nationalism, which supplies a brand new perspective on literary nationalism within the area. In addition, world historical past and tradition librarian Farshad Sonbolder (University of California, San Diego Library) investigates the numerous affect of spiritual poetic types within the means of literary modernization in Iran.
Throughout the occasion, discussions can be expertly moderated by Babak Rahimi (University of California, San Diego) to make sure a dynamic and thought-provoking change of concepts. Don’t miss this distinctive alternative to achieve deeper perception into the complicated relationship between literature and faith in fashionable Iran.
Located on the first flooring of the Geisel Conference Room, East Building
Registration will not be required. We will present mild snacks.
For extra info, go to library.ucsd.edu.
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