Yousef Alikhani (Persian: یوسف علیخانی; born 1975) is an Iranian writer.[1]
Early life
Alikhani was born in the Tati-speaking village of Milak, Qazvīn Province. He studied Arabic literature at the University of Tehran.[2]
Career
Alikhani released his third collection of short stories in April 2010.[3]
Works
Books
- Yousef, Alikhani (2018). خاما. p. 448. ISBN 978-6-003-84032-4. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
- Biveh-koshi • Widow Killing, Aamout Publication, 2015. ISBN 978-600-6605-07-4.
- قصه های مردم الموت (Persian Edition) ISBN 978-6-008-59532-8
- Yousef, Alikhani (2010). Haunted In Milak. Candle ad Fog Ltd. p. 120. ISBN 978-9-642-66779-6. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
- Aroos-e’-Beed (Willow’s Bride), Aamout Publication, 2009. ISBN 978-600-91197-5-2.
- Dragon Slayage, Aamout Publication, 2007. ISBN 978-600-91197-8-3.
- اژدهاکشان, ISBN 978-6-009-11978-3, 2009
- Yousef, Alikhani (2010). معجون عشق. p. 342. ISBN 978-6-009-15421-0. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
- سه گانه یوسف علیخانی (Persian Edition)
- Ghadam Bekheir was my Grandmother, Aamout Publication, 2003. ISBN 978-600-91197-9-0.
- زاهو (Persian Edition), 2022.
Other books
- Yousef, Alikhani (2015). بیوهکشی. p. 304. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
- Looking for Hassan Sabbah: the Life story of the god of Alamut for Young Adults, Qoqnoos Publication, 2007. ISBN 964-311-531-3.
- Saeb Tabrizi’s Life, Madraseh Publication, 2007. ISBN 964-385-865-0.
- Ibn Batuteh’s Life, Madraseh Publication, 2004. ISBN 964-385-416-7.
- Aziz and Negar: Re-reading a love story, Qoqnoos Publication, 2002
- The Third Generation of Fiction Writing in Today’s Iran: Interviews with Writers, Markaz Publication, 2001 ISBN 9-6430-5607-4
Awards
Nominated in the Annual Zarrin-ghalam Awards (for “Biveh-koshi” ~ Widow Killing)
Nominated in the Mehregan-e-Adab Awards (for “Aroose Beed” ~ Willow's Bride)
Winner of the 10th Habib Ghanipour Annual Book Prize (for “Aroose Beed”)
Nominated in the 12th Ketab-e-Fasl Awards (for “Aroose Beed”)
Appraised in the 1st Jalal Al-Ahmad Literature Awards & Nominated in the 8th Hushang Golshiri Prize (for “Ezhdehakoshan” ~ Dragon Slaying)
Nominated in the 21st Islamic Republic of Iran Annual Book Awards & Winner of the 16th Roosta Festival Special Prize (for “Ghadam Bekheyr”)
Winner of Best Film in the 7th Young Cinema Regional Awards (for “Aziz & Negar _ A Documantary”)
References
- ↑ "Ethnic Horror Stories in English". Financial Tribune. 2016-12-18. Retrieved 2021-04-22.
The first volume of a trilogy written by Iranian author Yousef Alikhani has been translated into English and brought out by Candle & Fog Publishing house.
- ↑ "کتاب ديگري از نويسنده شايسته تقدير جايزه جلال: عروس بيد يوسف عليخاني در راه اس", Jaam-e Jam, 2010-01-13, retrieved 2010-07-06
- ↑ "گفت وگو با یوسف علیخانی: روشنفكران داستان هایم را نخوانند", Aftab, 2010-04-17, retrieved 2010-07-13
External links
- Aamout Publication (in Persian, English, and Arabic)
- Author Biography: Yousef Alikhani
- His blog (in Persian, English, and Arabic)
- Another of his blogs (in Persian)
- Alikhani on Ghabil.com (in Persian, English, and Arabic)
- Interview in Aftab newspaper (in Persian)
- Books by Yousef Alikhani on Amazon