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26 January 2010
Tending the grave of Sadegh Hedayat
An Iranian cleaning the grave of the writer Sadegh Hedayat in Pere Lachaise, Paris. Hedayat is the author of the novella, the Blind Owl, a work that deserves to be considered a great work of fiction.
I read parts of "La Chouette Aveugle" since your August post on Sadeg Hedayat. It's a powerful, haunting book. A bit too dark for me. Or maybe too honest!!! I read a page here, a page there. I didn't want to be too involved in it, and start talking to my shadow. A great writer! The poor sad man...
An Iranian cleaning the grave of the writer Sadegh Hedayat in Pere Lachaise, Paris. Hedayat is the author of the novella, the Blind Owl, a work that deserves to be considered a great work of fiction.
A fine piece of literature, indeed.
ReplyDeleteDid you happen to read anything by Houshang Golshiri, Jams? 'Black Parrot, Green Crow' comes to my mind, a collection of shortstories, and some poems.
I read parts of "La Chouette Aveugle" since your August post on Sadeg Hedayat. It's a powerful, haunting book. A bit too dark for me. Or maybe too honest!!! I read a page here, a page there. I didn't want to be too involved in it, and start talking to my shadow. A great writer! The poor sad man...
ReplyDeleteWhat language is it in?
ReplyDeleteI haven't but I will now Sean
ReplyDeleteIt is dark Claudia, Datk but stunning
It is written in Farsi but available in English translation
Great photos to go with the great work of fiction :-)
ReplyDeleteSad - very sad indeed
ReplyDeletebtw. Sorry to been away from commenting for a too long time
There is something very touching about the site of a grave being cared for.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots...Happy WW:)
ReplyDeleteHappy WW.
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Moms... Check nyo
Yummy-as-can-be
I agree with Carver, it's a bit touching when you see someone cleaning a grave of someone you loved.
ReplyDeleteI played too. Mine are here and here.
I have not yet read that, but I have heard of it.
ReplyDeleteThe grave and icon are themselves beautiful, a fitting tribute.
It's a nice gesture of respect. Though I hope to be cremated I like the idea of someone taking care of things after I'm gone.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone
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