Irreverent Persia : Invective Satirical and Burlesque Poetry from the Origins to the Timurid Periode (10th to 15th Centuries) Notes on Transliteration System Dates and Biographical Information Acknowledgements Introduction The Genre of Hajv (Satire Mockery Verbal Aggression) The Genre of Hazl (Witticism Facetiae Bawdy Poetry) Historical Background Poetic Forms Tradition of Studies Authors and Texts Chapter 1. Invective Poetry Physical Images Actions Involving the Victims of Satire Imprecatory Poetry Composite Poetry Chapter 2. Satirical Poetry Patrons and Ruling Classes Poets Court Milieu Religious Context Women as Habitual Subject for Satire. Satirising Members of a FamilyPeoples and Towns Addressees with no Social Labels Behaviour and Customs Chapter 3. Burlesque Poetry Form and Content Replies to Poems Biographies of the Poets Glossary of Key Literary Terms Notes Introduction Chapter 1 Invective Poetry Chapter 2 Satirical Poetry Chapter 3 Burlesque Poetry Biographies of the Poets Bibliography Index of Names Places and Works