Katie Panning Spieth Vice President for Advancement Secretary of the College | Lake Forest College
Katie Panning Spieth Vice President for Advancement Secretary of the College | Lake Forest College
Ahmad Sadri to discuss enduring power of Shahnameh in NYC Public Library event
Feb 24, 2025
Gorter Professor of Islamic World Studies and Professor of Sociology Ahmad Sadri, a distinguished translator and scholar of Persian literature, will participate in a special event exploring the enduring legacy of Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh at the New York Public Library on March 12.
In connection with the upcoming publication of his translation of the Complete Shahnameh (Epic of the Persian Kings) on March 18, 2025, Sadri will engage in a discussion about the epic’s lasting impact. Sadri’s previous version of the Shahnameh was a bestseller and remains in print.
The Shahnameh is considered one of the most significant works in Persian literature, chronicling Iran''s mythic and historical foundations. While it is widely known within Persian-speaking communities, it remains relatively unfamiliar to many Western audiences.
Sadri’s acclaimed translation has been instrumental in making this literary masterpiece more accessible, preserving both its poetic brilliance and historical significance.
While in-person tickets for the New York Public Library event have sold out, livestream access is still available, allowing audiences worldwide to engage with this conversation on Persian history, literature, and performance.
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