The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
"First English edition by Wild Dingo Press 2017"--Copyright page.
Shokoofeh Azar Books
This author and journalist crafts narratives that delve into the complexities of human connection and societal dynamics. Her writing is characterized by a lyrical prose style and a profound exploration of character psychology. Through her work, she aims to uncover hidden truths and resonant stories that engage readers on both emotional and intellectual levels. Her distinctive voice and insightful perspective mark her as a significant contemporary literary figure.
Set in Iran in the decade following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, this moving, richly imagined novel is narrated by the ghost of Bahar, a thirteen-year-old girl, whose family is compelled to flee their home in Tehran for a new life in a small village, hoping in this way to preserve both their intellectual freedom and their lives. But they soon find themselves caught up in the post-revolutionary chaos that sweeps across their ancient land. Bahar's mother, after a tragic loss, will embark on a long, eventful journey in search of meaning in a world swept up in the post-revolutionary madness.