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A Tehran So Quiet and Other Stories |
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| By (author): |
Mehdi M. Kashani |
| ISBN10-13: |
1772128775 : 9781772128772 |
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Paperback |
| Pages: |
190 |
| Weight: |
.250 Kg. |
| Published: |
University of Alberta Press - August 2026 |
| List Price: |
19.99 Pounds Sterling |
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Not yet Published
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| Focusing on the indelible effects of displacement on the Iranian diasporaâ s psyche, Mehdi M. Kashani's debut collection presents narratives that, though often unresolved, remain faithful to the depth of the emotion they depict. The twelve stories in A Tehran So Quiet delve into familial tensions, interracial relationships, trauma, infidelity, misunderstandings, and sexual dalliances. Sisters on the outs who reunite to settle family matters. A girl leaves an unresolved relationship at home to join a man she married abroad. A father seeks connection with his young son in the aftermath of divorce. A woman grapples with the Westâ s indifference to Iranâ s political turmoils. A man takes extreme measures to protect his wifeâ s honour. This collection will resonate deeply with readers, particularly those affected by immigration and diasporic experiences, and with anyone drawn to raw, multicultural explorations of human complexity. |
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