31st Seven Stories

di Max Nabati (Autore)

Max Nabati, 2025

31st Seven Stories" by Max Nabati is a captivating anthology of seven short tales that masterfully blend Persian cultural heritage with universal themes of the human psyche. Set against vivid backdrops ranging from the ancient wind-swept alleys of Yazd and the turbulent waters of the Persian Gulf to enchanted forests pulsing with cosmic energy and the serene temples of Kyoto, these stories weave intricate tapestries of mystery, obsession, and redemption. Nabati's prose is rich with sensory details— the scent of saffron tea, the whisper of qanats and draws deeply from Iranian folklore, poetry (Hafez, Saadi, Rumi), and traditions like Nowrouz and Zurkhaneh. Each narrative explores the fragile line between sanity and madness, reality and illusion, love and betrayal, often with a twist that lingers like incense smoke. From a narrator haunted by a neighbor's gaze in a reimagined classic of guilt and paranoia, to a hunter becoming the hunted on a forsaken island; from artists collaborating on installations that symbolize renewal and healing, to dreamers confronting curses in illusory villages; from modern Tehran parties unearthing buried romances, to eternal quests in magical realms where wisdom demands surrender; and finally, a quiet rebellion in a bustling office that mirrors existential defiance—these stories pulse with psychological depth and cultural resonance. Nabati, with his keen eye for the surreal within the everyday, crafts worlds where jinn lurk in eyes, hearts beat from beyond the grave, and art both heals and deceives. This collection is a love letter to Persian identity while speaking to global souls seeking meaning in chaos. Ideal for readers of magical realism, psychological thrillers, and cross-cultural literature, "31st Seven Stories" invites you to lose yourself in narratives that are as haunting as they are profound, reminding us that every story is a cycle of loss, discovery, and rebirth.

• Autore: Max Nabati
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Max Nabati
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798232582739