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- Craposyncrasies abstract "Written by Sorush Pakzad, Doozakhrafat , also known as Craposyncrasies, is a book that contains the author’s satirical pieces in Persian, which were posted on his personal blog prior to publication. The book includes 107 stories about gods, prophets, and angles and was published in February 2012 by H&S Media.The author’s critical approach towards the religious beliefs in the contemporary practices of Islam caught the attention of many critics. In the preface of the book, Ebrahim Nabavi, one of the leading Iranian satirists, contends “I have never seen or heard of a book like Doozakhrafat… it is unique, pleasant, and deep.” In an article published in Roozonline, Nabavi encourages his readers to read the book before they die:“I have read many metaphysical and religious texts and I know the literature quite well. I have even tried to write along the path myself. But what Sorush Pakzad has done is way deeper… It has been a while since I have felt so inspired by reading a book.Mahmoud Farjami, author, journalist, and researcher on Iranian comedy calls Doozakhrafat “an undisputable masterpiece in Persian parody.” The author of Doozakhrafat, Farjami believes, “is not only familiar with religious texts, fictions, and symbolism, but usually draws a parallel style to develop his story… It is difficult to find another book that contains so many original subjects that have been polished so masterfully.”Yaser Mirdamadi, an Iranian scholar of analytic philosophy of religion and epistemology of Islam, in his interview about freedom of expression in ridiculing religion refers to Doozakhrafat as a book that satirizes religious beliefs without humiliation and insult:“[The book] is a successful example of critical religious comedy that, although radical, is not humiliating or offensive. The critical aspect forces you to think while the comic aspect puts a smile on your face. The basis of all satirical pieces on religion in this book is to creatively emphasize this fact that the realm of gods, as depicted in religious practices, is humanly and affected by anthropomorphic perceptions of the divine… One might argue that this approach although morally justifiable, is religiously wrong. It seems that Sorush Pakzad’s critical satire is not only morally inoffensive but also insightful from a religious point of view.” Roya Sadr, Iran’s leading female satirist and researcher on Persian humor, in her review of the book, points out some of its literary qualities: “The forms are unbelievably diverse. The parodies are masterful; moreover, their innovative approach makes them more enjoyable. The writing is minimalistic and does not bore the reader with unnecessary information. Every detail is professionally and artistically designed in its correct position. Even the subtitles are obsessively and thoughtfully picked. Most of the stories enjoy a precise tone, a theatrical atmosphere, believable dialogues, and a surprise element.”“The form and language of the book,” she concludes, “confirms that the author knows what he is doing and has a well crafted view on the topic… All these qualities mixed with the author’s thorough knowledge of the wide range of subjects touched in the book make Doozakhrafat a rich and insightful piece.”Using Doozakhrafat to open a discussion on the little touched topic of the relationship between satire and religion in Iran, Roya Sadr argues, “[the book] aims to challenge the masses’ superstitious perception of the divine in order to… show how anthropomorphic the images of God and the divine is in religious practices… Doozakhrafat enjoys a strong, deep, and penetrating perspective. I do not know the author, but Sorush Pakzad shows from this book that he is a unique and unmatched satirist [among his Persian peers].”In a Facebook post, Mehdi Khalaji, a scholar of Islamic studies, admires Doozakhrafat’s “powerful humor.” “I started reading the book this evening,” writes Khalaji, “it’s a powerful satirical work that applies humor to religious material. Returning the jokes that God plays on us, the book makes fun of God and his kingdom. Well, what goes around comes around!”".
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- Craposyncrasies comment "Written by Sorush Pakzad, Doozakhrafat , also known as Craposyncrasies, is a book that contains the author’s satirical pieces in Persian, which were posted on his personal blog prior to publication. The book includes 107 stories about gods, prophets, and angles and was published in February 2012 by H&S Media.The author’s critical approach towards the religious beliefs in the contemporary practices of Islam caught the attention of many critics.".
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