Episode
6. Savushun - Simin Daneshvar
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2023-03-26
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Savushun, Simin Daneshvar's debut novel published in 1348 (1969), stands as a landmark in Persian literature. Set in Shiraz during WWII's final years, the narrative portrays the social landscape of 1941-1946. Critics note echoes of historical events from the 1950s, incl Read more…Savushun, Simin Daneshvar's debut novel published in 1348 (1969), stands as a landmark in Persian literature. Set in Shiraz during WWII's final years, the narrative portrays the social landscape of 1941-1946. Critics note echoes of historical events from the 1950s, including the 1953 coup, with a central character dying on the 29th of Mordad. The novel explores family dynamics, social change, and political upheaval during Iran's turbulent mid-century period. Close