Rās-i sāʻat-i hīch Persian 2019

“At the Exact Hour of Nothing” by Niki Firouzkoohi, a contemporary Iranian poet and writer, is a literary work that reflects on themes of love, loss, memory, and the value of life’s forgotten moments.

Born in 1967, Niki Firouzkoohi is one of the contemporary voices of Iranian literature. Her works often focus on human emotions, interpersonal relationships, and the moments that can transform the course of a person’s life.

“At the Exact Hour of Nothing” offers a deeply human and contemplative exploration of a universal experience: the realization that many of the things we value are often truly understood only after they are gone. Through its portrayal of emotional experiences and human situations, the book invites readers to reconsider their relationships, choices, and the significance of the people who shape their lives.

The work reminds us that happiness, presence, and affection are often overlooked when they are within reach, and that their true meaning may only become visible after loss. “At the Exact Hour of Nothing” is an emotional reflection on love, longing, and the painful recognition of the value of what we once had.