Following the request of Jahangir Hedayat, the nephew of Sadegh Hedayat, to the officials responsible for preserving historical manuscripts for the retrieval of Hedayat's manuscripts from Amir Kabir Publishing, the director of the manuscript section of the National Library of Iran stated that this institution has no responsibility for recovering these works. According to Jahangir Hedayat, part of the remaining manuscripts of Sadegh Hedayat, including 'The Legend of Creation', is currently held by Amir Kabir Publishing, which does not have the capability to maintain these manuscripts accurately and to standard, and these documents are not kept in optimal conditions. Sadegh Hedayat, born on February 17, 1903, in Tehran, created unparalleled literary works during his tumultuous 48 years of life, including 'The Benefits of Vegetarianism' (1924), 'Buried Alive' (1929), 'Parvin, Daughter of Sasan' (1930), the collection 'Three Drops of Blood' (1932), the collection 'The Shadow of Roshan' (1933), 'The Owl and the Nightingale' (1934), 'The Blind Owl' (1936), the collection 'The Stray Dog' (1942), 'Haji Agha' (1945), and 'The Legend of Creation' (1946), among others. Meanwhile, Dr. Habibollah Azimi, the director of the manuscript section of the National Library, stated regarding the library's efforts to retrieve these works: 'Retrieving the works and writings of all authors and intellectuals, including Sadegh Hedayat, is not the responsibility of the National Archives and Library Organization, and this organization can only encourage Amir Kabir Publishing to transfer the works of this author through incentive policies and negotiation.' He emphasized that if Hedayat's manuscripts are handed over to the National Library, the publishing rights will still remain with Amir Kabir Publishing, and added: 'A committee should be formed to collect the works of national authors and intellectuals under a codified law and to transfer these works to the National Library and Archives Organization or museums for the preservation of this national heritage.' Jahangir Hedayat had previously expressed concern about the distortions and numerous typographical errors in the reprinted works of this renowned Iranian author, stating: 'As Hedayat's survivors, we are very dissatisfied with the printing status of his works; it seems that due to the numerous typographical errors, the younger generation in the future will no longer be able to become acquainted with the real Sadegh Hedayat.'
The Uncertain Fate of Sadegh Hedayat's Manuscripts
Jahangir Hedayat, the nephew of the famous Iranian author Sadegh Hedayat, has requested the return of his uncle's manuscripts from Amir Kabir Publishing, but the National Library of Iran has stated it has no responsibility in this matter. Concerns have been raised about the preservation and accuracy of Hedayat's works, which could impact future generations' understanding of his literary contributions.
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📰 What Happened
Jahangir Hedayat has requested the return of his uncle Sadegh Hedayat's manuscripts from Amir Kabir Publishing, but the National Library of Iran has stated it is not responsible for retrieving these works. Concerns have been raised about the preservation and accuracy of Hedayat's literary contributions.
- The National Library of Iran claims it cannot retrieve Hedayat's manuscripts.
- Jahangir Hedayat has expressed dissatisfaction with the current condition and accuracy of his uncle's published works.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Sadegh Hedayat is a pivotal figure in Persian literature, and his works have influenced generations. The debate over manuscript preservation reflects larger issues of cultural heritage management in Iran.
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