Ahmad Sadri | Lake Forest College
Ahmad Sadri | Lake Forest College
Ahmad Sadri, Gorter Professor of Islamic World Studies and Professor of Sociology, attended the 2025 Nowruz celebration at Chicago City Hall on April 8.
Sadri spoke at the event and presented a copy of his new translation of Shahnameh to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Deputy Mayor Beatriz Ponce de Leon.
In May, Sadri is scheduled to deliver the plenary speech on the significance of Shahnameh in Persian literature at the Uncensored Books Fair in Vienna, Austria.
Sadri’s translation of the Complete Shahnameh (Epic of the Persian Kings) was published on March 18, 2025. His previous version of the Shahnameh was a best seller and remains in print.
The Shahnameh is considered one of the most important works in Persian literature, chronicling the mythic and historical foundations of Iran. While it is widely known in Persian-speaking communities, it remains relatively unfamiliar to many Western audiences.
Sadri’s acclaimed translation has played a significant role in making this literary masterpiece more accessible, preserving both its poetic brilliance and historical significance.
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