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PhD student in French Language and Literature, French Language Department, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Associate Professor of the Department of French Language and Literature, Central Tehran Branch of Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/nf.2025.480031.1337
Abstract
This research examines the works of two prominent 20th-century poets from Iran and Pakistan, Fereydoon Rahnema and Ahmad Faraz, as well as the impact of the political and social transformations of their times on their poetry. The primary objective of this study is to analyze the content and explore the social and political influences on the poetry of these two poets. Fereydoon Rahnema’s poems, particularly in "Guardians of the Night"and "Invitation to Travel,"reflect a critique of the political and social conditions in Iran, advocating for change and revolution. In "Guardians of the Night," Rahnema symbolically critiques the prevailing oppression and expresses hope for change and reform. In "Invitation to Travel," he portrays an idealized world where current issues have been resolved, leading to freedom and perfection. Ahmad Faraz’s poems, especially "Siege," offer a deeper critique of social conditions and individual freedoms. Faraz, employing symbols and imagery from the Middle Ages, addresses the siege and suppression of freedom of speech, highlighting resistance against oppression and injustice. The analysis of these poems demonstrates that both poets were profoundly influenced by the political and social currents of their respective countries; these influences are evident in the content, style, and language of their poetry.
Azizi,M. and Ziar,M. (2026). The effect of Political and Social Currents in Iran and Pakistan on the Poetry of Fereydoun Rahnama and Ahmad Faraz. (e238175). Namaeh Farhangistan, (), e238175 doi: 10.22034/nf.2025.480031.1337
MLA
Azizi,M. , and Ziar,M. . "The effect of Political and Social Currents in Iran and Pakistan on the Poetry of Fereydoun Rahnama and Ahmad Faraz" .e238175 , Namaeh Farhangistan, , , 2026, e238175. doi: 10.22034/nf.2025.480031.1337
HARVARD
Azizi M., Ziar M. (2026). 'The effect of Political and Social Currents in Iran and Pakistan on the Poetry of Fereydoun Rahnama and Ahmad Faraz', Namaeh Farhangistan, (), e238175. doi: 10.22034/nf.2025.480031.1337
CHICAGO
M. Azizi and M. Ziar, "The effect of Political and Social Currents in Iran and Pakistan on the Poetry of Fereydoun Rahnama and Ahmad Faraz," Namaeh Farhangistan, (2026): e238175, doi: 10.22034/nf.2025.480031.1337
VANCOUVER
Azizi M., Ziar M. The effect of Political and Social Currents in Iran and Pakistan on the Poetry of Fereydoun Rahnama and Ahmad Faraz. Namaeh Farhangistan, 2026; (): e238175. doi: 10.22034/nf.2025.480031.1337