Taraneh Boroumand () is an Iranian playwright, writer, poet, and translator. She is the author of a collection of short stories, a book of poetry, and three plays.
She is best known for her theatrical debut ''Gereh-i dar Tār-o-Pūd-e Naqš'' ("A Knot in the Warp and Weft of a Design"), a play about a journey and decision through which one character ultimately finds herself and another loses himself. It made its debut at the 27th
Fajr International Theater Festival
Fajr International Theater Festival (est. 1983) occurs annually in Iran, featuring local and international theatrical works and performers. Among the participants: el-Warsha (Egypt) and Teatro Potlatch (Italy). Some of the events take place in the ...
in 2007 where it was selected as the Year’s Top Drama.
The play went on to a successful run across Iran and neighboring countries.
Early life
She was born in Tehran to a literary family. Her father was a librarian and historian. Her uncle
Adib Boroumand was an Iranian poet, politician, lawyer, head of the Leadership Council, and Chairman of Central Council of the National Front of Iran.
Bibliography
;Plays
* 2007: ''A Knot in the Warp and Weft of a Design'' ("Gereh-i dar Tar-o-pood-e Yek Naghsh"), Namayesh Publication;
* 2012: ''Swamp Lily'' ("Niloofar-e Mordab"), Afraz Publication;
* 2013: ''Her Life'' ("Zendegi-e Ou"), Ava-ye Kelar Publication;
;Poetry
* 2014: ''Pareha-ye Yad-e To'', Negah Publication;
;Short Stories
*2011: ''The Enchantment of a Portrait''; ;
;Translations
*2010: ''Natasha”, by
Vladimir Nabokov
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, Nila Publication;
*2010: ''Fear Street'', by
R. L. Stine
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, Vida Publication;
*2011: ''The Table by the Window'', by
Terence Rattigan
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, Nila Publication;
*2011: ''Table Number Seven'', by Terence Rattigan, Nila Publication;
References
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Writers from Tehran