The Patient Stone

Critics regard Sadiq Hidayat as one of the outstanding writers of the twentieth century. Known primarily for his short stories, he was influenced by Poe and Kafka. His stories plumb the depth of human motivation and seek out the meaning of life. Many critics regard his novel The Blind Owl (1937) as the masterpiece of all Persian fiction. His work show more evidences a deep pessimism, which eventually led him to suicide. (Bowker Author Biography) show less