About Sadegh Hedayat
Sadegh Hedayat (1903-1961) was a prominent Iranian writer, translator, and intellectual, best known for his novel "The Blind Owl," which is considered a masterpiece of Persian literature. Born in Tehran, he studied in France, where he was influenced by existentialist thought and European literary trends. Hedayat's works often explore themes of alienation and despair, reflecting his own struggles with mental health and his critical view of Iranian society.
