Laetitia Nanquette

Dr. Laetitia Nanquette, a French-Australian scholar from UNSW, delves into Iranian literature's evolution post-Islamic Revolution. She discusses how the Iran-Iraq War reshaped narratives, emphasizing martyrdom and emerging female voices. Their conversation highlights the critical role of the internet in activism and dissent, as well as the juxtaposition of independent publishing and children's literature at the Tehran International Book Fair. Nanquette also explores the dynamic exchange between domestic and diaspora literature, particularly the influence of cultural movements on modern Iranian writing.