Spectrum of Persian Literature

The book Spectrum of Persian Literature is a compendium of articles written by the author on various aspects of Persian literature. It represents a wide spectrum of Persian language and literature through an array of topics ranging from classical Persian literature to Indo-Persian and Modern Persian literatures. Moreover, the book discusses the moral, ethical and mystical aspects of Persian literature. It further elaborates on the magical effect of poetry and joy and pleasure associated with good poetry. The book also takes into its gamut the rich Indo-Persian literary traditions through extensive researches on two great exponents of Indo-Persian literature viz. Mirza Ghalib and Sir Mohammad Iqbal. The literary atmosphere of India during seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the rise and fall of Chishtiya order etc. finds special mention in the book. The book further deals with two of the greatest critics and writers of Iran, namely, Ahmad Kasravi and Sadeq Hedayat respectively.