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]
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| Born | April 1994 Tehran, Iran |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Education | Bachelor's in English Translation |
Early Life and Education
editAtefe 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
editAsadi 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
editAsadi 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
editAsadi 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.