Poetry
Pragmatism and Idealism in the Lion and Sun Movement
An illustrated Persian verse dialogue between Peyman and Bahram on respect for compatriots, public choice and national solidarity.
Peyman Bakhshayesh explores pragmatism and idealism among monarchists through a dialogue between Peyman and Bahram. The poem considers civic respect, collective reason, the rule of law and the people’s right to choose Iran’s future form of government. The complete 60-couplet Persian poem and its companion cartoon are available in the four-page PDF below.
Original Persian edition · 4 pages · 4.6 MB
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