Women Without Men

From an outspoken Iranian author comes a “charming, powerful novella” that is banned in Iran for its depiction of female freedom ( Publishers Weekly ).   “Parsipur is a courageous, talented woman, and above all, a great writer.” —Marjane Satrapi, author of  Persepolis   This modern literary masterpiece follows the interwoven destinies of five women—including a wealthy middle-aged housewife, a prostitute, and a schoolteacher—as they arrive by different paths to live together in an