Shapour Jorkesh (January 29, 1951 – August 6, 2023) was an Iranian poet, translator, critic, literary researcher, and playwright. Born in Fasa, Fars Province, he lived in Shiraz until his death. Jorkesh is best known for his book 'The Poetics of Modern Poetry', which explores contemporary poetry through a new lens. He established the Shiraz Translation Group and faced censorship throughout his career, particularly concerning his work exploring the place of women in literature. His contributions to Iranian literature make him a significant figure among modern poets.
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Meaning of the name - Shapour
king, ruler
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Place of Birth: Fasa
Place of Death: Shiraz
Cause of Death: Respiratory problems
Educated At: Shiraz University
Occupation: poet | writer
Employers: University of Shiraz | Private educational institutions
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Ephemeris for January 30, 1951
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 30, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for January 30, 2024 |
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| Sun | 9 Aquarius 39 | 9 Aquarius 56 | 22 Aries 36 |
| Moon | 6 Scorpio 2 | 0 Libra 9 | 9 Cancer 31 |
| Mercury | 15 Capricorn 56 | 21 Capricorn 14 | 8 Taurus 27 |
| Venus | 28 Aquarius 9 | 8 Capricorn 37 | 27 Taurus 37 |
| Mars | 6 Pisces 9 | 19 Capricorn 22 | 2 Taurus 12 |
| Jupiter | 10 Pisces 40 | 7 Taurus 5 | 28 Pisces 0 |
| Saturn | 2 Libra 36 | 6 Pisces 13 | 27 Virgo 47 |
| Uranus | 6 Cancer 13 | 19 Taurus 7 | 5 Cancer 50 |
| Neptune | 19 Libra 30 | 25 Pisces 43 | 18 Libra 2 |
| Pluto | 18 Leo 51 | 0 Aquarius 18 | 17 Leo 28 |
| Rahu | 21 Pisces 13 | 19 Aries 19 | 17 Pisces 21 |
| Ketu | 21 Virgo 13 | 19 Libra 19 | 17 Virgo 21 |
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