Rebecca Ruth Gould
The Persian Prison Poem
The Persian Prison Poem
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This book is the first English-language study of the Persian prison poem, which offers a new approach to genre based on the political status of the prison poem. It sheds new light on Muslim Christian relations by documenting the multi-confessional orientation of many prison poems and relates the trajectory of the prison poem genre in pre-modern poetics to Iranian literary modernism.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 16 August 2023
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
This book is a groundbreaking exploration of the Persian prison poem, the first English-language study of its kind. It offers a fresh perspective on genre by examining the political context in which these poems were written. Through meticulous analysis, it provides an unparalleled account of the intricate relationship between poetry and power in pre-modern literature. Moreover, by documenting the multi-confessional orientation of many prison poems, it sheds new light on Muslim-Christian relations in this period.
The book traces the trajectory of the prison poem genre in pre-modern poetics, connecting it to Iranian literary modernism, including the works of Muhammad Taqi Bahar. Through a series of insightful and sophisticated readings, the book reveals the world of premodern Persian poetry, exploring its political role in shaping the prison poem genre across 12th-century Central, South, and West Asia.
The emergence of the prison poem genre is closely linked to the increasing importance of the poet in this period. As the genre developed, the poet found themselves in increasing conflict with the sovereigns of Ghaznavid and Saljuq, resulting in the poet's body becoming a medium for the oppositional poetics of the prison poem. The book engages with theorists such as Kantorowicz, Benjamin, and Adorno, drawing upon classical Persian poetics to provide a comprehensive understanding of prison poetry before modernity.
In conclusion, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in pre-modern literature, global politics, and the intersection of poetry and power. It offers a rich and nuanced perspective on a previously overlooked genre, shedding new light on the complex interrelationships between different cultures and societies in the premodern world.
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474484022
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