Tehran – The audio version of “Reward Superstition,” a collection of short stories by renowned Argentine writer Fernando Sorrentino and four other writers, has recently become available to Persian listeners.
Narrated by Bahman Vakhshour, the audiobook is produced by Avaye Chirok, a major Iranian research institute specializing in audiobook production.
The audiobook, translated by Forouzan Saedi, features the voices of Yousef Aref, Nayyereh Hendi, Atousa Hosseini and Simindokht Asadollahi.
The Persian printed version of “Reward Superstition” was published by the Qesseh Baran Publications in Tehran.
This collection contains 15 stories. It includes 15 stories, Eleven by Sorrentino, multiple award-winning authors, and other prominent Argentinian writers, Diego Vecchio, Silvia Ay Paraguile, Thomas Sanchez Bellocchio and Samanta Schwelin.
“Challenging Superstition” offers a compelling blend of mysterious, eclectic characters and surreal extraordinary stories, offering fans of surrealistic literature an attractive and thought-inspired experience.
The production management of the audiobook was directed by Bahman Vakhshour and edited by Hasti Sadeqi.
Born in Buenos Aires in 1942, Fernando Sorrentino is a famous Argentinian writer celebrated for his imaginative short stories. His works have been translated into numerous languages and have gained international recognition.
Sorrentino’s literary career includes the rich output of his collection of short stories and children’s literature such as “Quentos del Mentiroso,” a fajado honoree from Sociedado Argentine de Escritol.
Beyond fiction, Sorrentino contributed to essays and interviews, particularly Jorge Luis Borges and Adolfo Bioy Casares. His anthology like “Treinta y Cinco Cuentos Breves Argentinos” and “Ficcionario Argentino” show a deep involvement with Argentine storytelling. Known for his humor, surrealism and original stories, Sorrentino remains a prominent figure in modern Latin American literature.
Born in Buenos Aires in 1969, Diego Vecchio is an Argentinian writer and translator based in Paris since 1992. He teaches Latin American literature at the University of Paris. Vecchio has written several fiction and non-fiction books, including “Historia calamitatum” and “Microbios.” His novel “La Extinción de Las Especies” was a finalist for Premio Herralde.
Born in Buenos Aires in 1947, Silvia Iparaghire is an Argentinian novelist and human rights activist. She was awarded the Sol Juana Ine de la Cruz Award for her novel “Tierra del Fuego,” a fictional biography of Jemmy Button. Her work explores cultural and social themes.
Born in Buenos Aires in 1981, Tomas Sanchez Bellocchio is a spokesman and screenwriter living between Mexico City, Buenos Aires and Barcelona. He holds a Masters degree in Literary Creation from Pompeufabra University. His works include stories, essays and chronicles along with his debut collection, Familias de Creal, published in 2015.
Born in Argentina in 1978, Samanta Schwerin is a well-known author currently based in Berlin. Her works include short stories, novels and novels translated into over 40 languages. Award-winning and adapting to film, she is renowned for her literary innovation and international recognition.
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