Iranian Poet / Forugh Farrokhzad (1935-1967)

Abstract: An 8 page paper on this Iranian woman who is considered the most popular -- and probably the best -- poet in Iranian history. This paper examines one of her poems, 'Border Walls,' in light of the environment of social restraint and taboo against which Farrokhzad wrote, and analyzes her influence in the world today. Biblioraphy lists 4 additional sources. A copy of the poem is included.

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Subcatagory: Poetry

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