“[...] nu, voi ajunge cel mult sa cred, sa ma cred pe mine insumi - fiindca pentru mine n-are nici o importanta daca ceilalti cred sau nu. Ma tem doar ca maine mor si nu m-am cunoscut inca. Sunt oare o fiinta autonoma si dotata cu individualitate? Habar n-am. Tocmai m-am privit in oglinda. Nu m-am recunoscut. Nu mai tineam sa stiu daca Dumnezeu exista cu adevarat sau daca e creatia propriei imagini a stapanilor pamantului, nelinistiti sa-si confirme prerogativele sacre, ca sa-si jefuiasca mai usor supusii - proiectie in ceruri a unei stari de lucruri terestre. Simteam atunci ce lucruri fragile si puerile sunt, in fata mortii, religia, credinta, convingerile; atatea nimicuri la discretia celor fericiti si sanatosi. Fata de teribila realitate a mortii si a chinurilor pe care le traversam, ceea ce ma invatasera despre rasplata rezervata sufletului pe lumea cealalta si despre ziua Judecatii de Apoi imi parea ca o amagire insipida.”
Quote by Sadegh Hedayat
Work
Written by Sadegh Hedayat, this novel is a profound exploration of the human psyche, narrated by a man who is blind and thus forced to confront the world through his senses and imagination. The story delves into the complexities of identity, the nature of reality, and the struggle for self-understanding amidst a backdrop of political and social unrest in Iran. Hedayat's unique narrative style and philosophical musings have cemented 'The Blind Owl' as a classic of modern literature. more
Author
Sadegh Hedayat was an Iranian writer known for his unique literary style and profound insights into social realities. His works often explore themes of human nature, loneliness, and madness. more
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