Saved by Beauty
Adventures of an American Romantic in Iran
$35.99
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
15 August 2012
Summary
Poet, adventurer, and unapologetic romantic Roger Housden travels to Iran to learn about the people, the culture, and the art of this misunderstood land.
When Roger Housden decided to travel to Iran and finally see the subject of his youthful fascination, he was in his sixties. By then, he thought he had seen the world. He was wrong.
It was a quest that changed him forever. In Iran, Housden met with artists, writers, film makers and religious scholars who embody the long Irani…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780307587749 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0307587746 |
| Author: | Roger Housden |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 15 August 2012 |
| Weight: | 244g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 132mm x 17mm |
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Critics Review
“Both readers new to Housden and fans of his poetry will treasure this memorable account of what may be a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Even better, his insights are also sure to inform and maybe even re-form preconceived notions many hold about Iran. It is impossible not to lose oneself in Housden’s many-faceted narrative.”—Booklist, starred review“A lyrical panorama of contemporary Persian politics and culture, this book gives contour and nuance to our idea of Iran, and introduces us to complex, very memorable characters.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review“The eloquent account of a Western poet’s encounters with the land, culture and people of Iran…soulful and uplifting.”—Kirkus Reviews“Moving…Ardently pursuing his personal pilgrim’s path, Housden composes a poignant picture-puzzle of modern Iran.” – National Geographic Traveler
About The Author
Roger Housden
ROGER HOUSDEN is the author of some twenty books, including the best-selling Ten Poems series and the novella Chasing Rumi. English by birth, he has been a writer for the Guardian and an interviewer for the BBC. Housden emigrated to the States in 1998 and now lives in the Bay Area.
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