Fereydoon Moshiri
Iranian poet and literary critic
Born
September 21st, 1926
99 years ago
Died
2000
25 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Iran
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A significant figure in Persian literature, contributed a rich body of poetry that resonates with themes of love, nature, and social issues. Worked as a literary critic and journalist, promoting modern Persian poetry. His poems often reflected personal emotion while engaging with broader cultural and political contexts. Due to innovative use of imagery and language, his works remain popular and are frequently studied in Iranian literature.
Published impactful poetry collections such as 'The Breath of the Wind'
Contributed essays and critiques to various literary journals
Advocated for modern Persian poetry through lecture and teaching
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