The Blind Owl by Sadeq Hedayat
The Blind Owl is a haunting and influential work of modern Persian literature by Iranian writer Sadeq Hedayat. First published in the 1930s, this dark, dreamlike novella follows an isolated narrator whose obsession, memories, visions, and perceptions gradually blur the boundary between reality and nightmare.
Combining psychological fiction, gothic atmosphere, symbolism, and modernist storytelling, Hedayat explores alienation, identity, death, obsession, memory, and the tension between past and present. Its fragmented and ambiguous narrative has made it an important work for readers interested in Persian literature and modern world fiction.
Key Themes
- Psychological isolation
- Obsession and identity
- Death and mortality
- Reality and illusion
- Memory and the past
- Modernity and tradition
- Persian cultural identity
- Gothic and surrealist fiction
Why Read This Book?
A significant classic of modern Persian literature, The Blind Owl offers a dark and atmospheric reading experience for those interested in psychological fiction, modernism, gothic literature, symbolism, and international literature.
About the Author
Sadeq Hedayat (1903–1951) was one of the most influential figures in twentieth-century Persian fiction. His writing combined Persian literary traditions with modernist and Western literary influences, with The Blind Owl becoming his best-known work.
Product Details
- Language: English
- Format: Paperback
- Genre: Classic Literature, Psychological Fiction & Modernist Fiction
- Author: Sadeq Hedayat
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Original title: Buf-e Kur
- First published: 1936–1937
- Edition details: May vary by publisher and printing
