Jasmine and Stars

By Fatemeh Keshavarz

Subjects: Persian literature, Women authors, Kvinnliga författare, Reading Lolita in Tehran, TRAVEL, Nonfiction, Frauenliteratur, General, Criticism and interpretation, Persian literature, history and criticism, Literary, LITERARY CRITICISM, Multi-Cultural, History and criticism, Special Interest, Persisk litteratur, Reading Lolita in Tehran (Nafisi, Azar)

Description: In a direct, frank, and intimate exploration of Iranian literature and society, scholar, teacher, and poet Fatemeh Keshavarz challenges popular perceptions of Iran as a society bereft of vitality and joy. Her fresh perspective on present day Iran provides a rare insight into this rich culture alive with artistic expression but virtually unknown to most Americans.