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papercraftalex's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
fast-paced
5.0
This was a beautiful poetry collection. I learned about Farrokhzad in Literary Witches and I'm greatful for that book for showing me her work. She is a master with imagery. I can't comment on if the translation was well done, but Ostriker truly made the words come off the page and helped me understand Iran a little bit better.
matej_b's review
informative
4.75
Insightful and enjoyable. It's sad to think about these poems knowing what's going on in Iran now. . .
sada2024's review against another edition
5.0
i am in shock, i am in awe, this was so beautiful. i have never read poetry like this before, everybody should read this.
forugh = an actual goddess istg
forugh = an actual goddess istg
dhiyanah's review against another edition
5.0
I had read half of this while on-the-go; cafés and waiting spaces. I'm still slightly irked (mostly amused) by the thought of random people stealing a peek at my face when it was reacting to Farrokhzad's words -- this clash of private and public made for an appropriate setting, though.
I'm grateful for Wolpé. From what I've read so far, these are the most lyrical of Farrokhzad's poetry in English. Wolpé understands the importance of sounds -- the melody and rhythm of words -- which shouldn't be left out in translations, if it can be helped.
I'm grateful for Wolpé. From what I've read so far, these are the most lyrical of Farrokhzad's poetry in English. Wolpé understands the importance of sounds -- the melody and rhythm of words -- which shouldn't be left out in translations, if it can be helped.
kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review against another edition
5.0
I hadn’t heard of Farrokhzad until last year when I visited the Hirshorn in Washington DC. There they had a Shiren Neshat show (which was awesome) and this book was sold in the gift shop. I brought after I read a few of the poems.
These poems are awesome and awe inspiring. They deal with sexuality, death, life and everything in between. There is music and rhythm here.
Love these poems. There is such direct confrontation to them that is refreshing.
These poems are awesome and awe inspiring. They deal with sexuality, death, life and everything in between. There is music and rhythm here.
Love these poems. There is such direct confrontation to them that is refreshing.