Mohammad-Ali Sepanlou was an Iranian poet, author, and literary critic.
10 Facts About Mohammad-Ali Sepanlou
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Mohammad-Ali Sepanlou has been a founder member, a member of the executive board, and editor of the journal of the Writers' Association of Iran, in which capacity has opposed both the former regime of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and the Islamic Republic of Iran, speaking out against censorship.
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Mohammad-Ali Sepanlou graduated from University of Tehran Faculty of Law in 1963.
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Mohammad-Ali Sepanlou's works have been translated into English, French, German, Swedish, Dutch, and Arabic.
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Mohammad-Ali Sepanlou took part in many literary seminars and conferences around the world, introducing Iranian culture and literature to writers, critics, and book-enthusiasts in other countries.
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Mohammad-Ali Sepanlou's book "Pioneer Writers of Iran", which is a selection of literary works of 20th Century Iranian writers, along with his review of their works, is among the educational literary sources which are being taught in many universities in Iran.
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Mohammad-Ali Sepanlou tried his hand at acting and appeared in films by Amir Qavidel, Nasser Taghva'ee and Ali Hatami.
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Mohammad-Ali Sepanlou was definitely one of the people subject to censorship and one of those who suffered because of it.
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However, there are a few works that Mohammad-Ali Sepanlou wrote but that haven't been published to this day.
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Mohammad-Ali Sepanlou was awarded the French Legion of Honour and the Max Jakob Memorial Award for his scholarly and literary achievements.