Nationality Iranian Role Professor | Name Amir Karimi Spouse(s) Mozaher Mosaffa Children Ali Mosaffa, Ali Mosafa | |
Parents Seyed Karim Amiri Firuzkuhi, Amiri Firuzkuhi Grandchildren Mani Mosaffa, Asal Mosaffa Similar People | ||
Amir Banoo Karimi (Amiri Firuzkuhi/Mosaffa) (Persian: امیربانو کریمی), is a professor of Persian literature, specializing in classical Persian literature and the work of Saib Tabrizi. In 2004, Karimi was inducted into the Iranian Science and Culture Hall of Fame for her lifelong contributions to Persian studies, language, and literature.
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Life and career
Amir Banoo Karimi is the eldest child of the legendary Iranian poet, Seyed Karim Amiri Firuzkuhi.
Born in Tehran, during the era of Reza Shah, Amir Banoo was unable to acquire her father's last name, namely, Amiri Firuzkuhi due to its political connotations, "Amir" meaning king or emir hence, Emir of Firuzkuh. Consequently, she was forced to adopt her father's first name, Karim as her last name.
Amir Banoo Karimi pursued her education in the field of Persian Literature at the University of Tehran where she also taught as a professor upon graduation. She is married to Mozaher Mosaffa, a renowned Persian poet and professor of Persian literature at the University of Tehran.
Books
Works include but are not limited to:
Articles
Prominent literary essays include: