An investigation of the Influence of Habib al-Siyar on Hossein Gholi Mosta'an's Historical Narratives Based on Intertextual Analysis.

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1 PhD in Persian Language and Literature, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran

2 Assistant Professor of Persian Language and Literature at KHU

10.22103/jll.2026.26801.3256

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Hossein Gholi Mosta'ān, a prominent Iranian writer in the half of the 20th century, excelled as a Feuilleton (Serial-story) writer. Among his preferred styles was the historical novel, drawing inspiration from Ḥabīb al-siyar fī akhbār afrād al-bashar comprehensive general history. Completed by Khandamir in 930 AH, Ḥabīb al-Siyar 's work spans historical events from antiquity to the author's contemporary era. This article, employing a descriptive-analytical approach and utilizing library data, explores the impact of Ḥabīb al-Siyar's work on Mosta'ān's historical narratives. Research findings reveal Mosta'ān's fidelity to the time and place details from Ḥabīb al-Siyar text while introducing alterations to the narrative logic. Deviating from Ḥabīb al-Siyar's approach, Mosta'ān emphasizes emotional connections between characters, infusing a romantic quality into his stories. Drawing inspiration from Ḥabīb al-Siyar's characterizations, Mosta'ān introduces changes, adding romantic dimensions to the characters. Through these creative adaptations, Mosta'ān artfully presents romanticized accounts of Iran's historical events, inviting readers to perceive Iranian history in a new light through his unique artistic lens.

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Journal of Prose Studies in Persian Literature

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Available Online from 08 March 2026

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