Dānishnāmah-yi zabān va adab-i Fārsī (6 jildī)

The Dānishnāmah-yi zabān va adab-i Fārsī is a six-volume specialised reference work edited by Ismāʻīl Saʻādat and published by the Farhangistān-i Zabān va Adab-i Fārsī between 2005 and 2017. As the first encyclopaedia exclusively dedicated to this field, it alphabetically compiles comprehensive articles on Persian literary figures, grammar, poetic forms, mystical terminology, and the mythologies of Īrān. The work covers a vast timeline from pre-Islamic literature to contemporary times, notably featuring entries on deceased modern writers and international scholars of Iranian studies. It stands out by offering in-depth explorations of exclusive topics—such as comparative, dramatic, and children’s literature—that are often overlooked in general encyclopaedias. Written in clear, standard Persian, it maintains a neutral stance on disputed literary issues, presenting diverse viewpoints objectively.