Razan Cultural and Artistic Quarterly Published

According to the correspondent of the Iran Book News Agency (IBNA) in Arak, the contents listed in the cultural and artistic quarterly “Razan,” dedicated to “Tafresh,” include an editorial note titled “Beautiful Tafresh,” “Paradise of Thought” (poetry), a memorial for the late Zeinolabedin Nasir, various articles, book introductions and reviews, “The Path of Knowledge,” “Dastan,” “Secret of Flight,” cultural and artistic news and reports from Markazi Province, and more.

Additionally, in the book introduction and review section, “Nakisa of Tafresh” (a look at the book “A Brief Account of the Life and Vocal Works of Hossein Ali Nakisa” written by Vahrez Pour-Ahmad), “The Charming Icon of Elias” (a look at the short story collection “Lost Sign” written by Ansarifar) by Yousef Nikfam, “A Narrative of History That Is Alive” (a note on the Sogdian Narrative) by Somayeh Rezaei, and “Commitment to Freedom” (a note on the book “With Nazim Hikmet in Prison”) by Zahra Heidari have been written.

According to IBNA, a section of Leila Khonsari’s editorial note, the editor-in-chief of “Razan” Cultural Quarterly, titled “Beautiful Tafresh,” reads: “After the Arak Studies special issue No. 9 in Summer 2019, this is the second special issue about one of the cities in Markazi Province, which is fortunately prepared and published with the cooperation of Tafreshi writers and researchers.

Although many cities in the country have undergone urban development in recent years and lost some of their past beauties, Tafresh still enjoys urban beauty and its traditions. Fortunately, the people of this city possess a rich and deeply rooted culture in their hearts and souls.

Many of the city’s intellectuals, although residing in other cities, especially Tehran, still view their birthplace with respect and show great affection and enthusiasm for its issues…”