The Life and Writings of Najaf Daryabandari

A series of interviews and essays put together by Najaf Daryabandari's long-time friend and colleague, Cyrus Alinejad.  Through vivid recollections, the book traces Daryabandari’s extraordinary journey — from self-taught youth and political imprisonment to becoming one of Iran’s most influential translators and critics. Known for his wit, intellectual rigor, and transformative prose, he reshaped literary translation and cultural writing in Persian. This collection offers an intimate portrait of a singular mind whose work left a mark on Iran’s literary landscape.