Five Afghan Poems
Five Afghan poems from the PTC archive, all of these poems are in English and Dari, the regional variation of Persian that has developed in that part of the world.
All podcasts featuring Narguess Farzad
Tajik Poetry: Flute Player and Must Escape by Farzaneh Khojandi
Farzaneh Khojandi is widely regarded as the most exciting woman poet writing in Persian today, she was translated for the PTC by Narguess Farzad with Jo Shapcott.
‘Behind The Mass Of Green’ by Farzaneh Khojandi
This week’s poem is ‘Behind The Mass Of Green’ by Farzaneh Khojandi from Tajikistan, translated by Jo Shapcott and Narguess Farzad. The poem is read first in English translation by Jo Shapcott and then in Tajik by Farzaneh.
Forgotten by Time by Farzaneh Khojandi
This week’s podcast is ‘Forgotten by Time’ by Farzaneh Khojandi from Tajikistan. The poem is read first in English translation by Jo Shapcott and then in Tajik by Farzaneh Khojandi.