Analysis of Persian Literature

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This paper traces the theme of the suppression of women in Iran throughout three separate works, which include Sadeq Hedayat's "Abji Khanom," as well as Sadeq Chubak's "The Wooden Horse" and "The Gravediggers." The paper shows how literature from Iran discusses socio-political issues present at the time, in this case the suppression of women.

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"Persian literature from the twentieth century is known for its reflection of the times during which the authors lived. Recurring themes cited in the fictional short stories from this time can be divided into two main categories social and political concerns. A number of themes and stories must be discussed in order to reveal the dynamics of the socio-political change in Iran at the time. It can be seen by examining just three of these short stories that the main social concern involves the suppression of women in Iran during that time period. In addition, the stories also demonstrate the idea that many of the female characters in these short stories take refuge in religion in order to forget reality."

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