Afsūn-i Rādā: Shiʿr-i Zanān-i Hind Persian 1404

Afsoun-e Radha: Poems by Indian Women is a Persian anthology of poems by Sarojini Naidu, one of India’s most celebrated female poets and a prominent figure in the country’s independence movement.

Translated and curated by Hooman Babak, the collection presents over fifty poems that blend lyricism, mysticism, and political consciousness. Naidu’s poetry draws from:

Indian mythology and nature

Romantic and spiritual longing

Feminine strength and national identity

Known as the “Nightingale of India,” Naidu’s voice bridges colonial resistance and cultural revival, making this collection a vital resource for readers interested in women’s literature, South Asian poetics, and cross-cultural translation