Reading Lolita in Tehran
Reading Lolita in Tehran
Author: Azar Nafisi
Number Of Pages: 400
EAN: 8601404547171
Release Date: 04-11-2008
Summary:
'Reading Lolita in Tehran' by Azar Nafisi is a memoir that chronicles Nafisi's experiences as a literature professor in post-revolutionary Iran. Amidst the political and social turmoil, she invites seven of her best female students to discuss forbidden Western classics in her home. The narrative is divided into four sections, each centered around a different book: 'Lolita' by Vladimir Nabokov, 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, 'James' by Henry James, and 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. Through these discussions, the women explore their own lives, struggles, and dreams under the repressive regime. Nafisi's memoir reveals the power of literature to provide solace, inspire courage, and foster critical thinking. It’s a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring impact of great books on our lives, even in the face of oppression.
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