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Monday, August 18, 2014

Behbahani Dies at 87

Simin Behbahani, the poet and prominent figure of modern Persian literature, dies in Tehran at 87.

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1 comment:

  1. God rest her soul.She was a true representative of Iranian womanhood,outspoken and highly intelligent in her use of words against injustices of the present system in power.The likes of her come about once every few centries.

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