Urban Poetry

The author of this book provides analysis and interpretation of poems written between 1951 and 2011 by poets such as Shamloo, Forough Farrokhzad, Tirdad Nasri, Seyed Ali Salehi, and Alishah Molavi. These poems reflect on social dynamics and human relationships influenced by urban elements and settings. The book examines the role of contemporary Iranian poetry in portraying identity and urban relationships, exploring themes such as urban violence, city-induced anxiety, the concept of citizenship, and the shadow of war on urban life.