Symphony of the Dead: A Persian Family Tragedy
Symphony of the Dead: A Persian Family Tragedy by Abbas Maroufi is a haunting portrayal of emotional fracture and familial devastation in post-World War II Persian. Set in the frigid town of Ardabil, this novel weaves a lyrical and harrowing narrative about a family unraveling under the weight of tradition, repression, and silence.
Through shifting perspectives and a nonlinear timeline, Maroufi captures the slow erosion of identity and hope, immersing readers in the internal struggles of characters who seem trapped in a symphony with no crescendo—only a lingering sense of sorrow. This novel is a powerful addition to the Persian Book category, offering both literary artistry and emotional depth. If you enjoy Maroufi’s writing, his novel Sal-e Balva (The Year of Turmoil) follows the same themes of memory, love and political upheaval.
Symphony of the Dead: A Persian Family Tragedy Details:
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Author: Abbas Maroufi
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Title: Symphony of the Dead
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Language: Persian
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Genre: Psychological Fiction / Tragedy
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Cover Type: Paperback
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Page Count: 352 pages
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Format Size: Standard Octavo (Requaei)
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Setting: Ardabil, Post-WWII Persian
A Tapestry of Silence and Struggle
Each character in Symphony of the Dead moves through their dark corridor of memory. Maroufi constructs a portrait of a household where conversations have become ghosts, and love has curdled into resentment. The novel is not just read—it is endured, absorbed, and remembered.
Between Legacy and Ruin
This is a book about consequences. About the invisible damage caused by emotional neglect and the collapse of family structure under authoritarian expectations. As sons clash and dreams decay, the legacy left behind is not heroic, but haunting.
A Defining Novel in Persian Literature
For readers of Persian fiction, this book stands as a defining work. Maroufi blends social commentary with psychological nuance, crafting a timeless novel that continues to echo across generations. This edition offers a fresh reprint of a classic, complete with clean typography and elegant layout for immersive reading.
