Blind Owl (Authorized by the Sadegh Hedayat Foundation - First Translation Into English Based on the Bombay Edition)

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Exploring themes of love and existential despair, this celebrated work transcends a simple narrative, revealing deeper complexities with each page. The 75th anniversary edition features the first translation endorsed by the Sadegh Hedayat Foundation and utilizes the definitive Bombay edition, ensuring authenticity. Translated by a native speaker, it offers a unique perspective and includes extensive footnotes that clarify Persian cultural references. This edition aims to elevate the Blind Owl into the English literary canon, enriching readers' understanding of Hedayat's profound vision.