Research Catalog

Title

Irreverent Persia : invective, satirical and burlesque poetry from the origins to the Timurid period (10th to 15th century) / Riccardo Zipoli.

Author

Zipoli, Riccardo.

Publication

[Leiden, Netherlands] : Leiden University Press, c2015.

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Description

229 p.; 23 cm.

Summary

Poetry expressing criticism of social, political and cultural life is a vital integral part of Persian literary history. Its principal genres - invective, satire and burlesque - have been very popular with authors in every age. Despite the rich uninterrupted tradition, such texts have been little studied and rarely translated. Their irreverent tones range from subtle irony to crude direct insults, at times involving the use of outrageous and obscene terms. This anthology includes both major and minor poets from the origins of Persian poetry (10th century) up to the age of Jâmi (15th century), traditionally considered the last great classical Persian poet. In addition to their historical and linguistic interest, many of these poems deserve to be read for their technical and aesthetic accomplishments, setting them among the masterpieces of Persian literature.

Series Statement

Iranian studies series

Uniform Title

• Project Muse UPCC books
• Iranian studies series (Leiden, Netherlands)

Subject

• Persian poetry > History and criticism
• Persian poetry
• Persian poetry > 747-1500 > History and criticism

Genre/Form

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-220) and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Notes on Transliteration System, Dates and Biographical Information Acknowledgements Introduction The Genre of Hajv ('Satire', 'Mockery', 'Verbal Aggression') The Genre of Hazl ('Witticism', 'Facetiae', 'Bawdy Poetry') Historical Background Poetic Forms Tradition of Studies Authors and Texts chapter 1 -- Invective Poetry Physical Images Actions Involving the Victims of Satire Imprecatory Poetry Composite Poetry chapter 2 -- Satirical Poetry Patrons and Ruling Classes Poets Court Milieu Religious Context Women as Habitual Subject for Satire Satirising Members of a Family Peoples and Towns Addressees with no Social Labels Behaviour and Customs chapter 3 -- Burlesque Poetry Form and Content Replies to Poems Biographies of the Poets Glossary of Key Literary Terms Notes Bibliography Index of Names, Places and Works

ISBN

• 9087282273
• 9789087282271

OCLC

• 905524751
• SCSB-11489735

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library