Mahmoud Kianush (1934-2021): A literary figure like no other
Key information
- Date
- Time
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3:30 pm to 7:00 pm
- Venue
- Main Building, SOAS
- Room
- Khalili Lecture Theatre (KLT)
About this event
Mahmoud Kianush, poet, writer, literary critic, translator, and Journalist was born in Iran and had lived and worked in London since 1974. He played an important role in introducing English literature to Iranians and translated several modern Iranian poems into English.
A prolific writer, he published more than 60 books of poetry, novels and short stories, including children’s stories. In 1996 he published Modern Persian Poetry in English. He published many poems in English, the most recent collection, The Journey and Other Poems, was published in October 2020.
Programme
- Panel discussion
- Film on Kianush
- Music by Hossein Hadisi
*Please note that this event's proceedings will be held n Persian language.
Speakers
- Sayeh Eghtesadinia, researcher, literary critic, and adjunct lecture in Persian Studies- George Town University
- Enayat Fani, Senior editor and former producer-BBC Persian, Journalist and Poet
- Kamyar Abedi (online from Iran)
Chair
- Dr Ali Alavi, SOAS University of London
Registration
This event is free to attend, but registration is required. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Organisers
- Jaleh Esfehani Cultural Foundation
