Episode
12. Haji Agha - Sadegh Hedayat
Ketabcast
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2023-03-26
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Ketabcast presents a literary adaptation of 'Haji Agha,' a novella by renowned Iranian author Sadegh Hedayat, originally published in 1945. Set during World War II, the story centers on Haji Abol-Tarab, a Tehran bazaar merchant embodying profound moral corruption. The n Read more…Ketabcast presents a literary adaptation of 'Haji Agha,' a novella by renowned Iranian author Sadegh Hedayat, originally published in 1945. Set during World War II, the story centers on Haji Abol-Tarab, a Tehran bazaar merchant embodying profound moral corruption. The narrative unfolds during Iran's occupation by Allied forces, depicting the protagonist's character flaws and the social dynamics of wartime Tehran. Hedayat's masterful prose exposes the darker aspects of human nature through this compelling historical fiction. Close