Atefe Asadi
Atefe Asadi | |
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| Born | April 1994 Tehran, Iran |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Education | Bachelor's in English Translation |
Atefe Asadi (born April 1994, Tehran, Iran) is a contemporary Iranian poet, author, translator, editor, and lyricist.[1] She was awarded the Hannah Arendt Fellowship in 2022 and has since resided in Germany.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Atefe Asadi was born in Tehran, Iran. She earned a bachelor's degree in English Translation Studies. In 2022, she emigrated to Germany and currently resides in Hannover.[3]
Literary career
[edit]Asadi collaborated with various literary magazines and websites in Iran, including "Sayeh-ha", "Konsefr", "Ketabchi", and "Morva". However, the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance banned all three of her short story collections.[4]
Her works often focus on themes like women’s rights, minorities, migration, discrimination, and freedom. They have been translated into multiple languages and published in countries such as Germany and Italy.[5] She frequently participates in workshops and conferences on "literature in exile".[6]
Social and political activities
[edit]Asadi faced significant challenges in Iran due to the censorship of her works and her participation in protests. She was arrested for her underground distribution of banned writings.[7]
In exile, she has been an outspoken critic of the Iranian regime, advocating for international support for the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement and for designating the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.[8]
Artistic contributions
[edit]Asadi collaborated on the "Woman, Life, Freedom" monument, created by German sculptor "Krommel". She also contributes to literary events, including workshops and school readings in Germany.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Neue Hannah-Arendt-Stipendiatin, die iranische Autorin Atefe Asadi". Press Service Hannover (in German). 2024-11-16. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Sehnsucht nach Teheran: Ein Gespräch mit Atefe Asadi". Yellowpost Blog (in German). 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "The Power of Literature in Challenging Totalitarianism". ICORN. 2024-07-12. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "I Wanted to Hear the Voice Telling Me That All Was Temporary". Platform B. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Atefe Asadi: Weiter Schreiben Profile". Weiter Schreiben (in German). Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Literatures in Exile: Atefe Asadi & Sam Zamrik". Goethe-Institut. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Das leise Lächeln der Atefe Asadi: Wie die Exilautorin in Hannover zurecht kommt". HAZ (in German). 2024-11-15. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Exilautorin Atefe Asadi: Die Menschen im Iran haben alles getan, was in ihrer Macht lag". Frankfurter Allgemeine (in German). 2024-10-29. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Schullesungen auf Englisch mit der iranischen Autorin Atefe Asadi". FBK Niedersachsen (in German). Retrieved 2024-11-18.