Fereydoon Moshiri

Iranian poet and literary critic

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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