“On the way I thought about how millions of people drowned so that the first person could learn to swim. The amazing thing is that people still drown.”
Quote by Shahrnush Parsipur
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Shahrnush Parsipur
Shahrnush Parsipur (born February 17, 1946) is a renowned Iranian novelist known for her surrealist style and exploration of women's issues. Born in Tehran, she earned a BA in sociology from the University of Tehran and studied filmmaking in France. Her notable works include 'Women Without Men' and 'The Blue Reason,' which use magical realism to critique patriarchal oppression. Banned in Iran, her books have been translated into multiple languages. Parsipur faced imprisonment and exile, eventually settling in the United States. She has received international recognition, including the French Order of Arts and Letters. Her work has profoundly influenced contemporary Iranian literature and feminist thought. more
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