P rominent t ajik f igures of the

Khujandi, Farzona

Tajik poet Farzona Khujandi was born in Khujand in 1964.

Khujandi graduated from Tajikistan State University with a degree

in Tajiki language and literature in 1985. Thereafter, she taught at the

same university. Her poetry was published in Omuzgor, Jumhuriyyat,

Javononi Tojikiston, Sadoi Sharq, and Farhang. Several prominent

Tajik authors and poets, including Sotim Ulughzoda, Rahim Musal-

monion, Safar Abdullo, and Loiq Sherali, have subjected her poetic

works to positive critical investigation. A major theme of her works is

the interrelationship among the various Iranian peoples and the Tajik

people. Her major works include Tulu'i Khandariz (Laughter-Sprinkling

Dawn, 1986), Shi'rho  (Poems, 1988), and Shabikhuni Barf (The Sur-

prise Attack of Snow, 1989).

Khujandi joined the Union of Writers of Tajikistan in 1988.

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Iraj Bashiri

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

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