Poets and pahlevans: a journey into the heart of Iran
Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Travel and geography, Asian travel and geography
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Summary
Di Cintio prepares for his journey to Iran by taking lessons in Farsi, researching Persian poetry and sharpening his wrestling skills. Once there, he talks politics with men in tea houses, wrestles, and visits sites and shrines associated with great… Persian poets, learning that poetry is loved and quoted by everyone from taxi-drivers to students. The mosaic of incidents, encounters, conversations, sights, smells and moments creates a detailed impression of a country and society that will challenge preconceptions. 2006.