Amir Moosavi

Amir Moosavi, a Professor at Rutgers University, Newark, specializes in Arabic and Persian literatures. He discusses his book, which explores how writers from Iraq and Iran have transformed narratives of the Iran-Iraq War into powerful stories of mourning and protest. The conversation delves into the role of literature in shaping memory, trauma, and identity amidst political agendas. Moosavi highlights the contrasting literary freedoms in both countries and the lasting impact of the war on contemporary writing, pointing to significant authors and future research on environmental repercussions.

Amir Moosavi, a professor at Rutgers University, explores the literary repercussions of the Iran-Iraq War, examining how Iraqi and Iranian writers have transformed narratives of conflict into powerful counternarratives. He discusses the concept of iltizam, revealing how committed literature evolved in response to political ideologies post-revolution. The conversation covers the rising prominence of Iraqi literature on the global stage, sheds light on censorship challenges, and even touches on eco-critical projects that connect literature with environmental concerns in the region.