King of the Benighted
- Title
- King of the Benighted
- Original Title
- شاه سیاهپوشان
- Translator
- Abbas Milani
- Publisher
- Mage Publishers
- Place of Publication
- Washington D.C., United States
- Genre
- Novella
- Format
- Book
- Medium
- Publication Year
- 1995
- Page Number
- 110
- ISBN / ISSN
- 9780934211444
- Does the translation have images?
- No
- Reviews
1
Kirkus Reviews
The restraint of the writing and the character of the poet, idealistic and unpolitical, make this a story to be read on many levels. It is a terrible indictment of a contemporary regime, but it is equally an allegory about the loss of innocence and hope.
2
Small Press Magazine
King of the Benighted is a book which transcends the limitations of time and space to explore the very essence of the human soul... This book is a must for anyone interested in Persian literature.
3
World Literature Today
... A sensitive translation, an inspiring introduction and a perceptive afterword— all of which make the story eminently readable and meaningful.
This record was first created by Ali Araghi
