The Blind Owl by Sadeq Hedayat (1936): A Review
Title : The Blind Owl Author : Sadeq Hedayat Publication Year : 1936 Rating : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pages : 112 Source : book, ebook, audiobook @storytel.tr Genre : Modernist fiction, Surrealism, Psycho fiction, Literary fiction There are rare books that do not merely reflect an individual's mood but encapsulate the profound despair of an entire nation. The Blind Owl is such a work. For many Iranians, it is not just a story, but a mirror of ongoing suffering, struggle, and loss - a narrative of failure that echoes painfully through generations. At its core, The Blind Owl follows an unnamed protagonist, condemned to an endless cycle of nightmare and despair. His suffering is not only personal, but becomes a symbol for the existential pain of an entire nation. The horror depicted in the novel is unrelenting, and each new revelation renders previous torments insignificant by comparison. The narrative refuses to offer comfort, presenting only the bleak reality of anguish that deepens with ever...
