Celebrating The Life of Reza Baraheni

Dr. Reza Baraheni, the celebrated Iranian poet, novelist, and critic based in Toronto, has passed away at the age of 86. A towering figure in literature, Dr. Baraheni authored numerous poetry collections, novels, and works of literary theory and criticism in both Persian and English. Widely recognized as a modern pioneer in various literary fields, he played a pivotal role in shaping Iran’s literary criticism landscape and was instrumental in founding the Iranian Writers’ Association.