Sin
Forough Farrokhzad
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Sin
Published
September 28, 2007
Publisher
University of Arkansas Press
Pages
134
ISBN-13
9781557288615
ISBN-10
1557288615
Description
For the first time, the work of Iranian poet Forugh Farrokhzad is being brought to English-speaking readers through the perspective of a translator who is a poet in her own right, fluent in both Persian and English and intimately familiar with each culture. Sin includes the entirety of Farrokhzad's last book, numerous selections from her fourth and most enduring book, Reborn, and selections from her earlier work and creates a collection that is true to the meaning, the intention, and the music of the original poems. Farrokhzad was the most significant female Iranian poet of the twentieth century, as revolutionary as Russia's Akhmatova and Tsvetaeva and America's Plath and Sexton. She wrote with a sensuality and burgeoning political consciousness that pressed against the boundaries of what could be expressed by a woman in 1950s and 1960s Iran. She paid a high price for her art, shouldering the disapproval of society and her family, having her only child taken away, and spending time in mental institutions. Farrokhzad died in a car accident in 1967 at the age of thirty-two. Sin is a tribute to the work and life of this remarkable poet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Sin?
This edition of Sin has approximately 134 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Sin?
For most readers, Sin typically takes between 2h 48m and 1h 52m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 33,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 33,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Sin?
The estimated word count for Sin is approximately 33,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Sin?
Sin was written by Forough Farrokhzad.
When was Sin published?
The publication date for this specific edition is September 28, 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.