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Irreverent Persia: Invective, Satirical and Burlesque Poetry from the Origins to the Timurid Period (10th to 15th century)
Book
2015
Published by:
Leiden University Press
Series:
Iranian Studies Series
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Poetry expressing criticism of social, political and cultural life is a vital integral part of Persian literary history. Its principal genres – invective, satire and burlesque – have been very popular with authors in every age. Despite the rich uninterrupted tradition, such texts have been little studied and rarely translated. Their irreverent tones range from subtle irony to crude direct insults, at times involving the use of outrageous and obscene terms. This anthology includes both major and minor poets from the origins of Persian poetry (10th century) up to the age of Jâmi (15th century), traditionally considered the last great classical Persian poet. In addition to their historical and linguistic interest, many of these poems deserve to be read for their technical and aesthetic accomplishments, setting them among the masterpieces of Persian literature.
Table of Contents
Cover
Cover
File1
Title Page, Copyright
Notes on Transliteration System, Dates and Biographical Information
Contents
Notes on Transliteration System, Dates and Biographical Information
pp. 7-8
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
pp. 9-10
Introduction
Introduction
pp. 11-36
Chapter 1. Invective Poetry
Chapter 2. Satirical Poetry
1. Invective Poetry
pp. 37-50
Chapter 3. Burlesque Poetry
2. Satirical Poetry
pp. 51-144
3. Burlesque Poetry
pp. 145-164
Biographies of the Poets
Biographies of the Poets
pp. 165-186
Glossary of Key Literary Terms
Bibliography
Glossary of Key Literary Terms
pp. 187-190
Notes
pp. 191-212
Iranian Studies Series
Bibliography
pp. 213-220
Notes
Chapter 1
Index of Names, Places and Works
pp. 221-232
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Biographies of the Poets
| ISBN | 9789400602120 |
|---|---|
| Related ISBN(s) | 9789087282271 |
| MARC Record | Download |
| OCLC | 966765994 |
| Pages | 232 |
| Launched on MUSE | 2017-01-01 |
| Language | English |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Creative Commons | CC-BY-NC |
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