Abbas Shokri

Abbas Shokri was born in February of 1955 in the Darwaza Saadi, an old neighborhood in Shiraz, Fars province in Iran.
Shokri was the last child of his family. He lived in the same neighborhood until the end of high school and then went to Tehran Tehran to join the army for compulsory military service (conscription in Iran). From there, he went to Gilan university and returned to Fars province after completing a four-year bachelor's degree in Financial Management.
Later on, in 1988, in order to save his life, he fled from Fars province back to Tehran. Then, he made the decision to stop constantly escaping and lying to himself. After eleven years of teaching at high school, university and working in financial affairs, he opted for voluntary exile. 
He has been living in Norway since 1988, and during this time, due to his interest in culture and literature, After leaving his homeland and going to Norway, he published the cultural and literary magazine "Aftab" for fourteen years alongside his studies and work. 
His interest in journalism led him to India, where he obtained a doctorate in "Journalism and Communications." Throughout these years, he has collaborated with Persian-language media, and the result is hundreds of articles published in print and online publications.
==Early life==
Shokri grew up in a modest family and relied on public library books for reading. This led to him acquiring a personal library later in life. As a student, he used all his extra money to buy books because he had a strong desire to read. He didn't have a specific studying method but had a wide range of books in his personal library. Although he couldn't determine the exact number, he believed there were over three hundred volumes.
He had a particular interest in research books about Iran's history. He believed that understanding today's society required knowledge of the past hundred years. He held the belief that the future is shaped by its own past. He felt that by immersing himself in the era he lived in, he could gain a deeper understanding of the past and the present.
However, the more he read, the more he realized that he couldn't reach the level of understanding he desired. He sensed that a part of Iran's recent history had been concealed, creating a gap in accessing essential knowledge. This realization left him feeling unsatisfied in his quest for knowledge..
==Literary Research and Criticism in Persian Literature Views==
Shokri is a literary researcher and critic in Persian literature over the past four decades in exile. Iranian exilic literature is thriving and expanding, thanks to the contributions of renowned writers and poets who have been forced to leave their homeland. It is also influenced by new voices emerging in the free spaces of other countries. The works of second-generation immigrant writers, although not necessarily in Persian, play a significant role in documenting and narrating the literary experiences and issues of Iranians in exile. To effectively critique these creations, one must possess a strong understanding of literary criticism theories and approach the task with a focus on analysis rather than mere book introductions. When critiquing a work, it is essential to consider one of the following characteristics: Analyzing a text involves examining its grammar, language details, and structure. Evaluating its storytelling looks at grammar, narrative elements, and execution. Interpreting a text involves identifying signs and symbols, exploring underlying layers, and actively engaging with the text to create new meanings
==Further Reading==
Shokri's autobiography
Shokri's Published Books 
Nashr e Aftab Publication
Category:1955 births
Category:People from Shiraz
Category:Journalists
Category:Iranian people