Women Without Men

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A powerful and essential tale of female freedom

This internationally acclaimed masterpiece by one of Iran's most important and influential writers traces the interwoven destinies of five women - including a wealthy middle-aged housewife, a sex worker and a schoolteacher - as they arrive by different paths to live together in an abundant garden on the outskirts of Tehran.

Drawing on recent Iranian history and transcendent elements of Islamic mysticism, Parsipur's unforgettable novel sees women escaping strict confines of family and society. It is still as pertinent and discerning today as it was when travelling secretly from hand to hand upon its first publication in 1989.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780241792513
Published: March 2026

Number of pages: 128
Width: 135 mm
Height: 215 mm
Depth: 11 mm

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd