Prince Ehtejab (Shazdeh Ehtejab) is a landmark novel by Iranian author Houshang Golshiri, published in 1968. The novel tells the story of the last heir of a fading aristocratic family during the Qajar dynasty, Prince Ehtejab, who reflects on his past while facing death. Through his fragmented memories, the story explores themes of decay, the abuse of power, and the personal consequences of tyranny.
The novel is notable for its modernist narrative structure, blending flashbacks with the present moment, and for its deep psychological insight into the protagonist’s deteriorating mind. Prince Ehtejab is often regarded as a critique of Iran’s aristocratic history and has been interpreted as an allegory of the political climate in pre-revolutionary Iran.
It was also adapted into a film in 1974 by director Bahman Farmanara, further cementing its place in Iranian cultural history.
About Author:
Houshang Golshiri (1937–2000) was a prominent Iranian writer, novelist, and literary critic. Born in Isfahan, he played a pivotal role in modern Iranian literature, contributing both through his works and his activism. Golshiri is best known for his novel “Prince Ehtejab” (Shazdeh Ehtejab), which became a symbol of resistance against oppression and a turning point in Iranian fiction with its innovative narrative style.
Golshiri was deeply involved in Iran’s literary community, and he co-founded the Association of Iranian Authors. His works often explored themes of power, resistance, and individual versus collective struggles, marked by a unique blend of modernist techniques and Iranian cultural motifs.
Despite facing censorship and political challenges during his life, Golshiri’s contributions remain influential in Iranian literary circles
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هوشنگ گلشیری (زادهٔ ۲۵ اسفند ۱۳۱۶ در اصفهان – درگذشتهٔ ۱۶ خرداد ۱۳۷۹ در تهران) نویسندهٔ معاصر ایرانی و سردبیر مجلهٔ کارنامه بود. مورّخان ادبی وی را از تأثیرگذارترین داستاننویسان معاصر زبان فارسی دانستهاند.