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Classical Persian Poetry & Prose
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Persian literary tradition with Classical Persian Poetry & Prose a course…
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Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Persian literary tradition with Classical Persian Poetry & Prose a course dedicated to exploring the masterpieces and legacy of Iran’s classical poets, writers, and philosophers.
Spanning the 9th to 19th centuries, Persian literature flourished with deep philosophical insights, lyrical beauty, mysticism, and social reflection. Through guided readings of iconic poets like Rumi, Hafez, Saadi, Ferdowsi, Nezami, and prose masters such as Naser Khosrow and Kalila wa Dimna, this course opens a window into the cultural and intellectual richness of the Persian-speaking world.
What Will You Learn?
- Themes in Persian Literature: Love, mysticism, fate, justice, morality, and the human condition.
- Classical Prose Traditions: Analyze prose texts and moral tales from philosophical, Sufi, and narrative traditions.
- Literary Aesthetics & Symbolism: Understand metaphor, allegory, rhythm, and other stylistic devices.
- Interpretation & Translation: Read original Persian texts (with transliterations and English translations).
- Impact on Global Literature: Discover the influence of Persian classics on world thought and art.
- Historical and Literary Context: Understand the cultural and philosophical foundations of classical Persian literature.
- Major Literary Figures: Study the lives and works of Ferdowsi, Saadi, Rumi, Hafez, Omar Khayyam, Nezami, and more.
- Poetic Forms & Styles: Explore ghazal, masnavi, qasida, rubaiyat, and epic forms.
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