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Janet Afary

Janet Afary (born 1958) is an Iranian writer, professor and historian.

Also recorded as Janet Afari · Janet Afary Anderson

Janet Afary

Born
1958 · New York City.
Nationality
Iran
Occupation
writer · professor · historian
Fields
gender studies
Education
University of Michigan · University of Tehran
Known for
Molla Nasreddin: The Making of a Modern Trickster and 1906-1911
Languages
English

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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