Views of art philosopher Arthur Danto to be considered
IBNA- The 6th Meeting on Contemporary Art in Tehran will consider the views of the eminent American philosopher and art critic Arthur Coleman Danto.
View ArticleWhere does the global appeal of Iranian cinema lie?
IBNA- A new book published in Persian, “Dark Representation or Attraction; the Secret behind the Global Appeal of Iranian Cinema” explores the reasons of our cinema’s popularity throughout the world.
View ArticleSpecialized workshops planned for Bidel Dehlavi International Congress
IBNA- At the 4th International Congress of Urs-e Bidel Dehlavi, two specialized workshops on manuscripts and manuscript studies will be held with the participation of the Indian and Pakistani experts.
View ArticleTwo books by Moradi Kermani will be reviewed
IBNA- A meeting is scheduled at Hosseinieh Ershad Public Library to review ‘You’re No Stranger Here’ and ‘Cucumber’s End’ by Houshang Moradi Kermani, the acclaimed Iranian writer of children and young...
View ArticleKadkani: We are responsible to preserve Persian language
IBNA– Persian literature Professor Mohammad-Reza Sahfiei Kadkani believes inheriting Persian language and literature a divine gift granted to Iranians and neighboring countries insisting that Persian...
View ArticleNajafi’s translation of ‘Le Petit Prince’ published in Cyrillic script
IBNA- A masterpiece novella by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry ‘Le Petit Prince’ (The Little Prince), which was translated into Persian by the late literature scholar Abol-Hassan Najafi is now published in...
View ArticlePersian translation of ‘Garden History’ published
IBNA– The book ‘Garden History: Philosophy and Design, 2000 BC--2000 AD’ by the English landscape architect Tom Turner, was translated into Persian and published by Shahid Rajaei Teachers Training...
View ArticlePersian literature part of Bosnian cultural heritage
IBNA- The Bosnian assistant professor of Persian language at the University of Sarajevo stressed that Persian literature is part of the cultural heritage of Bosnia people.
View ArticleMosebach to discuss new German literature in Tehran
IBNA- Noted German poet and essayist Martin Mosebach will hold a meeting with Iranian experts and literature enthusiasts in Tehran’s Book City on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.
View ArticleGerman Foundation awards study on 'Kalīleh o Demneh'
IBNA- German Research Foundation will grant its most important annual award to a critical study on the ancient collection of animal fables 'Kalīleh o Demneh' (in Persian) or (‘Panchatantra’) in...
View ArticleCheever, narrator of American suburbanites’ life in 1970s
IBNA– ‘The Golden Age’ a collection of short stories by the acclaimed American author John Cheever, was translated into Persian and released by Parseh Publications in Tehran.
View ArticleBulgarian-French philosopher and literary theorist Todorov dies
IBNA- Leading Bulgarian-French philosopher, sociologist, historian and literary theorist Tzvetan Todorov passed away due to a progressive brain disorder on Tuesday, February 5 in Paris. He was 77.
View ArticleNorman Mailer’s ‘An American Dream’ published in Persian
IBNA- The Persian translation of ‘An American Dream’ a novel by the celebrated American writer Norman Mailer is released by Qoqnous (Phoenix) Publications in Tehran.
View Article74 countries participate in Iran’s Biennial Book Cartoon
IBNA– Secretary of Iran’s 3rd International Biennial Book Cartoon announced the submission of 2,130 works from 74 countries to the secretariat of the biennial.
View ArticleAcclaimed Canadian writer Richard Wright dies
IBNA- Richard Bruce Wright, an acclaimed Canadian writer who received various literary awards died on Tuesday at the age of 79.
View ArticleForough Farrokhzad to be commemorated at cinema complex
IBNA- A commemoration ceremony is scheduled to be held on the occasion of the 50th demise anniversary of the leading Iranian poetess Forough Farrokhzad (1935-1967) at Chehar Sou Cinema Complex in...
View ArticlePersian language develops ties between Iran and Japan
IBNA– Director of Iran’s Cultural Attaché office to Japan Farhad Palizdar said that learning Persian language can help to better acquaint all interested in relations between the two nations of Iran...
View ArticleIntolerants prevent realizing ‘Shahnameh’ in Turkey: scholar
IBNA- Head of Persian Language and Literature Department of Ataturk University whose translation of ‘Shahnameh’ into Turkish brought him a prize at Iran’s 24th Iran’s Book of the Year World Award sees...
View ArticleScohlar Kadkani admires Forough’s poetry
IBNA- Prominent Iranian literature scholar and poet Mohammad Reza Shafiei Kadkani admired the poetry of leading poetess Forough Farrokhzad saying that she was the epitome of a real poet in her own time.
View ArticleQajar period murals speak of Iranian history and art
IBNA– Dutch Iranologist and history expert Willem Floor (PhD), described his book ‘Wall Paintings And Other Figurative Mural Art in Qajar Iran’ as a book which discusses Iranian art, culture and...
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