Ṣādiq Hidāyat: marg dar Pārīs

"Marg dar Pārīs" (Death in Paris) offers a profound and meticulously researched exploration of the final days of Ṣādiq Hidāyat, one of Īrān's most celebrated and enigmatic modern writers. Penned by the esteemed scholar Nāṣir Pākdāman, this insightful volume delves deep into the circumstances surrounding Hidāyat's tragic suicide in April 1951. Moving beyond the surface-level narratives of individual depression, Pākdāman masterfully reconstructs the social, psychological, and historical milieu that contributed to the author's ultimate despair. By drawing extensively on Hidāyat's own correspondence, personal notes, and the intimate testimonies of his friends and contemporaries, the book pieces together the fragmented reality of an intellectual alienated from his homeland and disillusioned by his era. It examines how structural dislocation, intellectual isolation, and societal rejection intersected to drive the creator of "Būf-i Kūr" (The Blind Owl) towards a fatal conclusion in a modest apartment in the French capital. This compelling biography not only attempts to decode the enduring mystery of his death but also serves as a poignant reflection on the plight of the modern Iranian intellectual. A vital resource for students of Persian literature, historians, and literary enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive understanding of Ṣādiq Hidāyat's complex legacy and his enduring impact on cultural consciousness.