Kavoos Hasanli
Kavoos Hasanli, born May 22, 1962 in Qanat-e-No in Iran, is poet, critic and professor at Shiraz University.
Biography
Kavoos Hasanli was born on May 22, 1962 in Qanat-e-No, a village in the town of Khorrambid in Fars province in Iran. He describes his childhood difficulties as follows;"From the beginning when my eyes opened on water, green land, and flower, poverty was my play mate days and nights. I grew up with it as a child. Now, I am proud of it as I have learnt a lot from it."
He did his primary and secondary education is Safashahr, and his pre university in Abadeh. He did his undergraduate and his post graduate studies in Persian language and literature in Shiraz University. He was soon promoted to a full professor in the faculty in 2010. He has published memorable pieces and has been awarded the annual book of Sa'di and the annual book of Hafez for his two books; an Encyclopedia of Sa'di Studies and an Encyclopedia of Hafez Studies. Also, he has a good record in management, working on educational and cultural matters. He moved to Turkey for a two-year stay in 2012.
Books
Poetry
- On the Tenderness of Marmara, Istanbul-Turkish translation by Guzelyuz Al, Istanbul: Damavand, 2014.
- All the Pens Have Lost Color, Tehran: Roozegar, 2004.
- I Desire the Smile of a Mirror, Shiraz: Haft Ourang, 2000.
- I am the Shining Moon Children's Poetry, Shiraz: Haft Ourang, 1999.
Review and research
- Language of Empathy, introducing Iranian famous Poets and Writers, Damavand Publication, Istanbul, Winter 2013.
- Vasf ol Haal,, Navid Publication in collaboration with Arsanjan Azad University, Shiraz, 2013.
- A Guide to the Study of Sa'di,, Shiraz University Publication, 2012
- Aeene ye Mehr Aeen, Foundation for Fars Studies and Mostafavi Publications, 2011.
- Yaadhaa ye Raha dar Baad, Takht-e Jamshid Publication, 2010.
- Daftar e Nasrin va Gol, Takht-e Jamshid Publication and Foundation for Fars Studies, 2010.
- Encyclopedia of Khayyam Studies, Tehran: Elm 2010.
- Darich e Sobh, A New Reading of the Life and Poetry of S'adi, Khane ye Ketab Publication, 2010.
- A Re-reading of Classic Texts, Elm Publication, Tehran, 2009.
- A Thematic Guide to Hafez Studies, Navid Publication, 2009.
- Sweet Persian Language , Tehran: SAMT, 2004, 10th edition 2007.
- A New Reading of the Life and Poetry of Hafez Shirazi, Morocco: ISESCO Publications, 2007.
- Dusting the Path of Sight, Tehran: Roozegar, 2007.
- The Spring of the Sun, ISESCO Publications Navid & Center for Hafez Studies, 2006.
- Simple but Much Variegated, Tehran: Elmi-Farhangi Publications, 2005.
- Sweeter Than Sugar, Tehran:Ahl-e Qalam, 2004, 2nd edition 2005.
- A Leaf of the Divine Tree, Shiraz: Sa’di Studies Center, 2004.
- Vamaq va Azra, Edited and abridged, Tehran: Ahl-e Qalam, 2004.
- Innovations in Contemporary Persian Poetry, Tehran: Saales, 2004.
- Golestan, a Rewriting. Tehran: Ahl-e Qalam, 2003.
- Encyclopedia of Sa'di Studies, Shiraz: Fars Studies Organization, 2001.
- Sa'di the Fiery Tongue, Shiraz: Fars Studies Organization, 2001.
- Resurrection of Language, Shiraz: Peiravi, 2000.
- The Beloved's Ringlets, Shiraz: Haft Ourang, 1999.
Editing
- Vasf ol Haal, Navid Publication in collaboration with Arsanjan Azad University, Shiraz, 2013.
- Poetry Book of Sheikh Aminodin Balyani, Tehran: Farhangestan e Honar, 2008.
- Masnavi of Oshtorname, Zavar Publications, 2007.
- Masnavi of Mehr o Mah, Navid Publications, 2007.
- Masnavi of Vamaq va Azra, Tehran: Roozegar, 2004.
Some of What others have written about Kavoos Hassanli's works
- A Thematic Guide to Hafez Studies: Mohammad Reza Sharaf, Anjoman e Asar va Mafakher Farhangi, 2010.
- A formalistic reading of Magar poem: Mohsen Gha'emi, Faslname Sh'er, 2010.
- A Thematic Guide to Hafez Studies: Ahmad Parsa, Ketab e Mah e Adabiat, 2010.
- The Spring of the Sun : Farzaneh Mo'eni, Ketab e Mah e Adabiat, 2008.
- The Reflection of 75 Years of Sa'di Studies in a Book, Farzaneh Mo'eni, Faslname Sh'er, 2008.
- All the Pens Have Lost Color : Mohammad Hakim, Faslname Sh'er, 2008.
- The Encyclopedia of Sa'di Studies: Davood Gholamzadeh, Ketab e Mah e Adabiat, 2007.
- Innovations in Contemporary Persian Poetry : Mohammad Hakim Azar & Shahla Nazari, Ketab e Mah e Adabiat, 2007.
- Innovations in Contemporary Persian Poetry : Mostafa Sedighi, Roodaki, 2007.
Some of Academic and Professional records
- The editorial board member of journal of Middle East studies, Istanbul university, 2012.
- The editorial board member of journal of al dirasat al adabi, Lebanese University, 2012.
- Chairman of the Center for Islamic Iranian Culture and Art, Fars, 2010.
- Editor of the Journal of Iranian Children's Literature Studies, Shiraz University, 2009.
- Chairman of the academic panel for Literature and Linguistics of Maktab International Conference, Shiraz, 2007.
- Member of academic committee for Promotion of Persian Language and Iranology, Ministry of Science, Research & Technology from 2007.
- Chairman of the Academic Center for Literary & Cultural studies, Fars, 2005.
- Chairman of the Academic Center for Poets and writer, Fars, 2004.
- Academic director of the Center for Hafez Studies, 2000.
- Founder and director of the Center for Sa'di Studies, 1996–1999.
- Founder and committee member of the Center for Hafez Studies, 1996.
Some of Distinctions
- Awarded in the 8th Book Criticism Festival, Article: An Investigation of Three Books on the History of Iran's Literature Written by non-Iranian Writers, 2011.
- Awarded for the selected book of the year, the 2nd Festival of Culture, 2001.
- Awarded the Annual Book Prize of Hafez, Book: A Thematic Guide to Hafez Studies, 2010.
- Awarded as the manager of Iran's Qotb e Elmi, the 10th research festival in Iran, 2009.
- Awarded as the selected poet of Iran, the 3rd Fajr International Poetry Festival, 2008.
- Selected book of the year: Innovations in Modern Persian Poetry, 2004.
- Awarded as the best book of contemporary Poetry: All the Pens have Lost Color, 2004.
- Selected best National writer and poet of the year, 2003.
- Awarded the prize of Best Book on Sa'di for the book Sa'di studies, 2002.