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Sadeq Hedayat (1903-1951) is one of the 20th Century's most prominent writers. Born in Iran and educated in France, Hedayat was profoundly affected by the alienation and self-destruction that characterized post-WWI European consciousness. His works tend to reflect these themes. This novel, Three Drops of Blood, is one of his best-known works.

The Myth of Creation: A Puppet Show in Three Acts (Bibliotheca Iranica. Performing Arts Series, No. 4)Sadeq Hedayat

The Myth of Creation: A Puppet Show in Three Acts (Bibliotheca Iranica. Performing Arts Series, No. 4)

by Sa?diq Hida?yat

Text: English (translation) Original Language: Persian

The Blind Owl (Buf-e Kur)

by Sadeq Hedayat

Considered one of the most important works of modern Iranian literature, The Blind Owl is a haunting tale of loss and spiritual degradation. Replete with potent symbolism and terrifying surrealistic imagery, Sadegh Hedayat's masterpice details a young man's despair after losing a mysterious lover. As the narrator gradually drifts into madness, the reader becomes caught in the sandstorm of Hedayat's bleak vision... (more)

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Madame Alavieh

by Sadeq Hedayat

Se Qatre Khun

by Sadeq Hedayat

The Myth of Creation: A Puppet Show in Three Acts (Bibliotheca Iranica. Performing Arts Series, No. 4)

by Sa?diq Hida?yat

The Blind Owl (Buf-e Kur)

by Sadeq Hedayat

L'homme qui tua son désir

by Sadegh Hedayat