Cafe Catharsis

A significant part of the artistic and intellectual heritage in Iranian culture has been left by prominent and ancient Persian-speaking poets. Not only in showcasing beauty and art, but also in the eloquent and impactful expression of sublime ideas, the language of poetry remains a lasting and unparalleled medium. Paying attention to this valuable heritage and properly preserving and utilizing it is a path towards cultural growth and enjoying the endless pleasure of Persian poetry. Today’s poetry tells a different story. In our time, poets who are aware of and familiar with the rich tradition of Persian literature can, by drawing on this treasure, employ the language of poetry in a way that suits the thoughts, life, and joys and sorrows of modern humans, thus continuing this ancient tradition. Although human emotions and feelings have been repeated in various forms throughout history, the imagination and escape from reality by today’s humans are different and more fitting to the era they live in. The ideals, concerns, hopes, and complaints of modern humans correspond to their contemporary life. A capable and innovative poet today can not only flow with their own emotion, feeling, and taste in their words but also reflect the state and desires of contemporary humanity. What Dr. Ayda Golnesaei presents in this volume is an endeavor of this kind.