Saboktakin Saloor
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Saboktakin Saloor was a Persian
journalist and historical novelist. He also wrote many popular serialized radio and television programs.
In 1980, following the Islamic revolution, he was forced to flee Iran
as the environment was no longer safe for a journalist and author known for his glorification of Persian monarchical history. He settled in Edmonton
, Canada
, and died there in 1991.
Saloor had a passion for storytelling that was only surpassed by his love for his wife, Eftekhar, and their three children; his stories, usually set in Ancient Persia, expressed the importance of family and the patriarchal figure as a symbol of self-sacrifice. In terms of literary technique, he was heavily influenced by Persian literary masters such as Ferdowsi
, but also by American cinema, particularly Westerns. A master of building suspense, his stories were a constant draw for radio audiences in the 1960's.
Saloor's books remain in print to this day, and many of his stories continue to be serialized in Iranian newspapers across North America.
He was great-grandson of Abdol-samad Mirza Ezz ed-Dowleh Saloor
.
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
journalist and historical novelist. He also wrote many popular serialized radio and television programs.
Life and works
His novels, which include Ghorbangah, Bedoone Esgh Hargez, Ghobad and Gharatgaran were suspenseful stories usually marked by themes of sacrifice, honour, and family tragedy.In 1980, following the Islamic revolution, he was forced to flee Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
as the environment was no longer safe for a journalist and author known for his glorification of Persian monarchical history. He settled in Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, and died there in 1991.
Saloor had a passion for storytelling that was only surpassed by his love for his wife, Eftekhar, and their three children; his stories, usually set in Ancient Persia, expressed the importance of family and the patriarchal figure as a symbol of self-sacrifice. In terms of literary technique, he was heavily influenced by Persian literary masters such as Ferdowsi
Ferdowsi
Ferdowsi was a highly revered Persian poet. He was the author of the Shahnameh, the national epic of Iran and related societies.The Shahnameh was originally composed by Ferdowsi for the princes of the Samanid dynasty, who were responsible for a revival of Persian cultural traditions after the...
, but also by American cinema, particularly Westerns. A master of building suspense, his stories were a constant draw for radio audiences in the 1960's.
Saloor's books remain in print to this day, and many of his stories continue to be serialized in Iranian newspapers across North America.
He was great-grandson of Abdol-samad Mirza Ezz ed-Dowleh Saloor
Abdol-samad Mirza Ezz ed-Dowleh Saloor
Abdol-samad Mirza Ezz ed-Dowleh Saloor Persian prince of Qajar Dynasty and fifth son of Mohammad Shah Qajar by his wife, a lady of Turkmen origin. He is the ancestor of Saloor family....
.