Shahrnush Parsipur, Iranian author of Women Without Men, dies at 80
Shahrnush Parsipur, the renowned Iranian author of Women Without Men, died at 80. Her UK publisher described her legacy as unmatched in literary history, highlighting her courageous voice against patriarchal oppression. Parsipur faced imprisonment multiple times for her work and recently commented on the transformative role of Iranian women in society.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 13:21 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 14:20 UTC
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