Dominic Parviz Brookshaw
Professor of Persian Literature and Iranian Culture at the University of Oxford, providing insights into Nizami Ganjavi's life and works.
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Jan 2, 2025 • 52min
Nizami Ganjavi
Christine van Ruymbeke, a Persian literature expert from Cambridge, Narguess Farzad, a senior lecturer on Persian studies, and Dominic Parviz Brookshaw, a professor at Oxford, delve into the life and works of Nizami Ganjavi. They discuss his epic poems in 'Khamsa', highlighting the tragic love stories of Khosrow and Shirin and Layla and Majnun. The conversation also reveals Nizami's portrayal of strong female characters and his mastery of weaving philosophy and art, showcasing his enduring impact on Persian literature and culture.
