Stories by Iranian Women Since the Revolution

Soraya Sullivan has gathered 13 stories written by contemporary female writers of Iran. The stories focus generally around the theme of the 1979 Iranian Revolution and it’s impact on women. Ms. Sullivan has also included biographies of each of the women writers. The collection of stories sheds light on the Islamic regime’s attitude toward literature and toward women, as Iran is examined by writers of diverse and often unconventional viewpoints. Rich with the ambiguities of characters caught up in the dramatic and traumatic upheavals of the period, the stories present a series of movng portraits of women and the lives they lead.