Description
Set in Shiraz during the Allied occupation of Iran in World War II, this sweeping novel follows a Persian family as foreign interests, local power struggles, and everyday corruption collide. Told through the eyes of Zari—a young wife and mother—its story balances the pressures of survival with the stubborn persistence of hope, drawing on the enduring folk tradition of “Savushun” to make meaning out of upheaval. As Zari navigates her husband’s idealism and her own longing for both tradition and selfhood, the book explores love, loyalty, and the cost of conscience in a world where authority repeatedly fails. With lyrical, human-centered storytelling and a keen sense of historical texture, Sīmīn Dānishvar crafts an unforgettable portrait of resilience, identity, and moral courage under occupation.
Available Editions
paperback
Washington, D.C. : Mage Publishers
Published Jan 1, 1990
396 pages
paperback
Washington, D.C. : Mage Publishers
Published Jan 1, 1990
398 pages
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Details
First Published
1990
Language
eng
Translation
From: fas
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Savushun by Sīmīn Dānishvar.