When the late Nader Naderpour came to Paris after the revolution, he rented an apartment above an Afghan restaurant. From the very first days, he established a deep and lasting friendship with an Afghan journalist who had escaped from the Red Army. The journalist, whose sweet Persian accent complemented his knowledge and familiarity with Iranian literature, often humorously remarked that the flaw of modern poetry is that everyone thinks they are a poet. Interestingly, he would repeat this phrase every time he noticed someone speaking or acting outside their expertise. No one has heard about the fate of this Afghan journalist for several years, but certainly wherever he is, he continuously repeats what he sees or hears these days: everyone thinks they are poets... - Travel for Protest - Inspections in Iraqi Territory and the Mojahedin Statement - Human Rights Inspectors and the Execution of a Human - Council Elections - The Key, Lock, and Code of These Two - Liberalism is a Crisis - The End of the World According to Newton.
No One Met Everyone Anywhere - 2003-02-24
The article reflects on the friendship between Iranian poet Nader Naderpour and an Afghan journalist in Paris post-revolution. It highlights the journalist's humorous critique of modern poetry and the broader societal tendency for individuals to overestimate their expertise. This commentary is significant as it touches on themes of identity, expression, and the political climate of the time.
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📰 What Happened
Afghan journalist reflects on modern poetry and expertise amidst political upheaval in Iran.
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📚 Background
The article illustrates the intersection of art, expertise, and political context in Iranian society.
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