8. Shargh-e Banafsheh (East of Violet)

Mandanipour was born in Shiraz in 1956. His first story collection was published in 1989. He has several short story collections and novels. His storytelling technique and style is phenomenal in modern persian literature. Shargh-e Banafsheh (east of violet) is a love story happening in modern Shiraz. The writer skillfully narrates the story from Hafez's spirit point of view. "Hafez" was the famous Persian poet of 14 century who lived in Shiraz. Story: Shargh-e Banafsheh (East of Violet) Written by: Shahriar Mandanipour Narrated by: SAYED (zohrejome) Time: 79 min Format: mp3