Film, Video The Woman Who Read Too Much
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- The Woman Who Read Too Much
- Summary
- Bahiyyih Nakhjavani speaks about her novel, "The Woman Who Read Too Much." Set in the world of the Qajar monarchs, mayors, ministers and mullahs, this book explores 19th century Iran and tells a gripping tale of a pioneering woman.
- Event Date
- April 02, 2015
- Related Resources
- African and Middle Eastern Division: loc.gov/rr/amed/
- Poetry & Literature: loc.gov/poetry/
- Running Time
- 57 minutes 13 seconds
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