Reading Lolita in Tehran
by Azar Nafisi
Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi holds a well received rating of 3.57 out of 5, based on 94.7K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 356 pages.
About Reading Lolita in Tehran
Every Thursday morning for two years in the Islamic Republic of Iran, a bold and inspired teacher named Azar Nafisi secretly gathered seven of her most committed female students to read forbidden Western classics. As Islamic morality squads staged arbitrary raids in Tehran, fundamentalists seized hold of the universities, and a blind censor stifled artistic expression, the girls in Azar Nafisi's living room risked removing their veils and immersed themselves in the worlds of Jane Austen, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Henry James, and Vladimir Nabokov. In this extraordinary memoir, their stories become intertwined with the ones they are reading. Reading Lolita in Tehran is a remarkable exploration of resilience in the face of tyranny and a celebration of the liberating power of literature.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Azar Nafisi |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 356 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, History |
| Average Rating | 3.57 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 94,696 |
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What genre is Reading Lolita in Tehran?
Reading Lolita in Tehran is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, History. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Reading Lolita in Tehran worth reading?
Based on 94.7K reader ratings, Reading Lolita in Tehran has an average score of 3.57 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Reading Lolita in Tehran?
Reading Lolita in Tehran has 356 pages.
Who wrote Reading Lolita in Tehran?
Reading Lolita in Tehran was written by Azar Nafisi. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for Reading Lolita in Tehran?
The ISBN-13 for Reading Lolita in Tehran is 9780812971060.0.
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