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.
