Twelve short stories by Abbas Sahraei, News Day Website - 2003-09-03. From the book: A Branch of Night Jasmine, Twelve Short Stories by Abbas Sahraei for sale online. "... But I don't have much fat.... maybe he was comparing himself.... a slender and elongated figure, honestly well-shaped, a compact and miniature face, a long and graceful neck that beautifully bent to the shoulders, delicate and crafted fingers, with a touch of rhythmic movements and a soft and agile motion...." From the story: Makhoulia. "... There was no need for him to bring his head down when he was bleeding and pour his scent into my senses...." From the same story. "... and it has a captivating description of the very short spring and its fleeting nature in that land, which begins in early Esfand and cannot even stretch to the end of Farvardin, and under the pressure of the early summer, it gives way.... and it tells a story of love...." From the story: Sunny Days. "... I want to express.... I want to express.... it's not that I don't think about her, even though she is in her thirties, I spend millions on her, but what good does it do, I don't know why the poor thing is so withdrawn.... and thus he tied Persian to the gallows and English to the cross...." From the story: Khaleh Pouran. "... It was one of those hot days in Mordad.... the suffocating humidity that had started a few days ago was overwhelming. Not a breeze, nor a leaf moved. The air was completely still. And the oxygen in the water particles had lost its motion.... But the enthusiasm of 'Zabideh' drove 'Aboud' despite the scorching sun and the sticky humidity that had smeared the city...." From the story: Jassem. "... The sound of machine-gun fire never ceased for a moment, the roar of cannons shook the entire area, and we soldiers, the young boys of the front, were huddled in a hole that bore no resemblance to a trench, and we were left wondering what to do.... There was no command nearby. The impact of each bullet sent the hole and all personnel into the air........ The night carried the dusk with it, darkness spread everywhere, and...." From the story: Morteza and Colonel Naseri.
Twelve Short Stories by Abbas Sahraei, News Day Website - 2003-09-03
The article features twelve short stories by Abbas Sahraei, showcasing various themes including love, war, and the fleeting nature of life in Iran. The stories reflect on personal and societal struggles, highlighting the emotional and physical landscapes of the characters. This collection is significant for understanding contemporary Iranian literature and its reflections on society.
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The article discusses a collection of twelve short stories by Abbas Sahraei, exploring themes of love, war, and the transient nature of life in Iran. The stories offer insights into personal and societal struggles faced by characters within the Iranian context.
- The stories cover various aspects of life in Iran, including emotional and physical landscapes.
- Sahraei's work contributes to the understanding of contemporary Iranian literature.
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Iran has a rich literary heritage, with contemporary writers often addressing themes of identity, conflict, and societal change. Sahraei's work is part of this ongoing dialogue.
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