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Inspired by the life of legendary Iranian poet Forugh Farrokhzad, Song of a Captive Bird follows a young woman coming of age in 1950s Tehran, where tradition dictates who she should be and how quietly she should live.
But Forugh was never meant for silence.
Through poetry, forbidden love, marriage, motherhood, scandal, and sacrifice, she fights to claim her voice and her freedom in a society determined to define both for her. Her rebellion comes at a tremendous cost, but ultimately transforms her into one of Iran’s most unforgettable literary voices.
Rich, emotional, and beautifully written, this is a story about art, womanhood, desire, and the courage it takes to belong to yourself.
Inspired by the life of legendary Iranian poet Forugh Farrokhzad, Song of a Captive Bird follows a young woman coming of age in 1950s Tehran, where tradition dictates who she should be and how quietly she should live.
But Forugh was never meant for silence.
Through poetry, forbidden love, marriage, motherhood, scandal, and sacrifice, she fights to claim her voice and her freedom in a society determined to define both for her. Her rebellion comes at a tremendous cost, but ultimately transforms her into one of Iran’s most unforgettable literary voices.
Rich, emotional, and beautifully written, this is a story about art, womanhood, desire, and the courage it takes to belong to yourself.