Naser parvani

ناصر پروانی(شاعر)

Naser Parvani (Persian: ناصر پروانی; born July 1980 in Tehran, Iran) is an Iranian poet, writer, and literary instructor. His literary activities include Persian poetry, fiction, and literary education. He has published poetry collections and novels and has organized poetry workshops at cultural institutions and universities.

Early life and education

Parvani was born in July 1980 in Tehran, Iran. During his childhood, his family lived in different residential areas of Tehran because of his father's military occupation.

In 1989, he participated in provincial school competitions in poetry and short-story writing in Tehran, winning first place in both categories. He initially wrote religious poetry and studied Persian poetic principles under the guidance of literary instructors Aram and Sazegar. In his early twenties, he also began writing romantic poetry.

Alongside his literary activities, Parvani pursued higher education in management and obtained a doctorate in the field. He has also worked in the healthcare sector.

Literary career

Parvani began writing poetry during childhood, initially focusing on religious and devotional subjects. His literary work later expanded to include romantic poetry, fiction, and prose.

Among his published works are the poetry collections Hamsohbati ba Taghdir (A Conversation with Destiny) and Hamsohbati ba Faseleha (A Conversation with Distances), as well as the novel Mehraban-tar az Marg (Kinder Than Death). He also wrote Gomnam dar Goleh-ha (Unknown at the Peaks), a book examining the memories and writings of Ahmadreza Ahadi, an Iranian medical student.

His writings also address the Iran–Iraq War and the experiences of people associated with the conflict. In an interview published by Tasnim News Agency in October 2023, he discussed his poetry about the war and his book Mardani Havali-ye Khorshid (Men Around the Sun).

Poetry workshops

Parvani began teaching poetry through workshops at approximately the age of 30. His activities initially took place in cultural centers and later expanded to universities and student communities.

One of his literary initiatives is known as Shab-haye She'r-e Parvane'i (Butterfly Poetry Nights). The program provides opportunities for participants to read their poetry and receive feedback on their writing. Its activities include discussions of Persian poetic forms and literary techniques.

In October 2023, Honar Online reported on a poetry workshop associated with the program and held at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, where Parvani discussed poetry and literary techniques with students.

Literary themes

Parvani's poetry encompasses religious, romantic, social, and cultural subjects. His early works focused primarily on religious themes, while his later writing also explored romantic relationships and contemporary social experiences.

In interviews, he has discussed the importance of literary education and sustained practice in poetry. He has also expressed views on the influence of artificial intelligence and digital media on contemporary literary creativity.