Iranian Literature After the Islamic Revolution: Production and Circulation in Iran and the World

Laetitia Nanquette's book "Iranian Literature in the World" explores the literary relations between Iran and the world, including its large diaspora, with a global framework. Based on 15 years of fieldwork and travels in Iran, it offers innovative theorization of post-revolutionary Iranian literature on the margins of the world literary system.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Introduction:
Iranian literature has a rich and complex history,spanning several centuries and diverse cultural traditions. It has been shaped by political,social,and economic factors,as well as by the country's location at the crossroads of Europe,Asia,and the Middle East. In recent years,Iranian literature has experienced a resurgence,with a growing number of writers and publishers emerging in both Iran and its diaspora. This analysis aims to explore the literary relations between Iran and the world,including its large diaspora,with a global framework.
Methodology:
This critical analysis is based on 15 years of fieldwork and travels in Iran,with unique interviews,data collection,and participant observation. The author has conducted interviews with writers, publishers, translators, and readers in Iran and the diaspora,as well as with scholars and experts in the field. The analysis also draws on a wide range of secondary sources,including academic articles,books,and journals.
Results:
The analysis reveals that Iranian literature has functioned and circulated in a variety of ways since the 1979 revolution. Prose productions,in particular,have played a significant role in shaping Iranian society and culture. Iranian literature has been influenced by a range of factors,including the country's political history,social movements,and cultural traditions. It has also been shaped by the country's location at the crossroads of Europe,Asia,and the Middle East,which has facilitated the exchange of ideas and cultural influences.
Iranian Society:
Iranian literature has been shaped by the country's political history,which has been marked by periods of repression,censorship,and political instability. The 1979 revolution,which brought down the Pahlavi dynasty and installed a Shiite theocracy,marked a significant turning point in Iranian history. The revolution led to the emergence of a new literary genre,known as "prose of resistance,"which was characterized by its political and social themes. Prose of resistance writers used literature to express their opposition to the regime and to advocate for social and political change.
Diaspora:
Iranian literature has also been influenced by the country's large diaspora,which has spread across the world. The diaspora has played a significant role in shaping Iranian culture and identity,as well as in promoting Iranian literature abroad. Iranian writers and publishers have been active in the diaspora,and have used a range of media,including print,digital,and social media,to promote their work and connect with readers.
Global Framework:
In addition to examining the literary relations between Iran and the world,this analysis also offers an innovative theorization of post-revolutionary Iranian literature on the margins of the world literary system. The author argues that post-revolutionary Iranian literature has been shaped by a range of factors,including the country's political history,social movements,and cultural traditions,as well as by its location at the crossroads. The analysis also suggests that post-revolutionary Iranian literature has been influenced by the globalized nature of the world economy,which has facilitated the exchange of ideas and cultural influences across borders.
Conclusion:
In conclusion,this critical analysis offers a comprehensive exploration of the literary relations between Iran and the world,including its large diaspora. It demonstrates that Iranian literature has functioned and circulated in a variety of ways since the 1979 revolution,and has been shaped by a range of political,social,and economic factors. The analysis also offers an innovative theorization of post-revolutionary Iranian literature on the margins of the world literary system,which suggests that post-revolutionary Iranian literature has been influenced by a range of factors,including the globalized nature of the world economy. This analysis is an important contribution to the field of Iranian studies,and will be of interest to scholars and researchers in the field.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 153 x 231 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474486385