Suhrābʹkushī: bāzīʹnāmah-ʼi barkhvānān

Suhrābʹkushī is a compelling dramatic work by Bahrām Bayz̤āʼī, one of the most influential figures in modern Persian theatre and cinema. In this play, subtitled as a bāzīʹnāmah for barkhvānān, Bayz̤āʼī revisits the heart-wrenching tragedy of Rustam and Suhrāb from the Shāhnāmah of Firdawsī. By blending classical epic motifs with contemporary theatrical techniques, the author deconstructs the patriarchal and political structures that necessitate the slaying of the son by the father. This edition, published in Tihrān by Rūshangarān va Muṭālaʻāt-i Zanān, serves as a significant contribution to Īrānian dramatic literature, offering a profound meditation on memory, destiny, and the legends that define a culture. The text provides detailed stage directions and character insights for figures such as Tahmīnah and Gardāfarīd, highlighting the vital roles of women within this traditionally male-centric mythos.