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In a clandestine setting in Iran, eight women gather weekly to explore forbidden Western literature, bonding over tea and pastries. As they delve into these literary worlds, they confront their own lives, desires, and the societal constraints imposed on them. The discussions not only challenge their perspectives but also empower them to express their individuality and aspirations, creating a profound connection among the group. This narrative highlights themes of female solidarity, the transformative power of literature, and the quest for freedom in a repressive environment.
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Reading Lolita in Tehran, Azar Nafisi
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- Released
- 2015
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Azar Nafisi
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9780241246238
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, Religion & Spirituality, True Stories, Biographies, History, Religious Topics, Religion, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Women, Creative Nonfiction, Military History, Military Fiction, Wars, American Literature, Feminism, English Literature, Islam, Social Critique, About Books, Diaries, Studying, Contemporary History, Iran, Reading, Women's Rights, Totalitarian regimes, Reading Instruction, Near and Middle East, Persia, Jane Austen, Totalitarian State, Women in Islam, Iranian Literature, Persian Literature, Forbidden Books
- First published
- 2003
- Original title
- Reading Lolita in Tehran
- Rating
- 3.65 out of 5
- Description
- In a clandestine setting in Iran, eight women gather weekly to explore forbidden Western literature, bonding over tea and pastries. As they delve into these literary worlds, they confront their own lives, desires, and the societal constraints imposed on them. The discussions not only challenge their perspectives but also empower them to express their individuality and aspirations, creating a profound connection among the group. This narrative highlights themes of female solidarity, the transformative power of literature, and the quest for freedom in a repressive environment.