Mahmoud Dowlatabadi
Mahmoud Dowlatabadi is a prominent Iranian novelist and playwright, celebrated for his deep exploration of rural life and the socio-political landscape of Iran. Born in 1940, Dowlatabadi's works often reflect his upbringing in a small Iranian village, infusing authenticity and vivid detail into his narratives. Known for his commitment to storytelling, his most acclaimed work, "The Colonel," offers a poignant critique of modern Iranian history. Dowlatabadi remains a significant voice in contemporary Persian literature.
Book summaries for books written by Mahmoud Dowlatabadi
Quotes
A man needs to understand that he has to surrender to the current of time.
There’s nothing more frightening than a man with no name.
In life, we’re all prisoners. We just don’t realize it because the bars are invisible.
The most powerful thing a person can have in their hands is a pen.
The only way to escape the pain is to accept it.
Silence is the language of the oppressed.
Every person’s life is a story, but not everyone gets to tell it.
The world is a wellspring of lies, and the truth is just one drop in it.
The heart is a sacred place, but it’s also where the biggest battles are fought.
Every soul is a universe waiting to be explored.
The pen can be mightier than the sword, but it depends on who’s wielding it.
In the end, we are all just stories waiting to be written.