Azar Nafisi
Reading Lolita in Tehran (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241246238
- author:
- Azar Nafisi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 13.1 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Countries & Regions
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Azar Nafisi's memoir is a powerful exploration of the intersection of literature and identity in contemporary Iran. In the aftermath of the Islamic Revolution, Nafisi, a teacher of English literature, was forced to resume her classes in secret, with a group of brave young women who shared her passion for the works of Shakespeare, Austen, and others. As they delved into the canon, they grappled with the complexities of their own lives and the changing world around them. Through the stories of her students, Nafisi offers a nuanced and intimate portrait of life in Iran during this tumultuous period. With remarkable candour, she reveals the hopes, fears, and desires of these young women, who represent a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. This is a book about the transformative power of literature, and the ways in which it can both unite and divide us. A thought-provoking and deeply human memoir, Reading Lolita in Tehran is a testament to the enduring importance of literature in our lives.
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