In «Five Years in a Persian Town,» Napier Malcolm presents a vivid and immersive account of his experiences in the Iranian town of Kashan during an intriguing period of transition in the early 20th century. Written in a rich, descriptive literary style that blends travel writing with personal memoir, Malcolm captures the intricacies of Persian culture, society, and landscapes through detailed observations and reflections. His narrative serves as a significant document of the time, offering insights into the customs, politics, and social dynamics that characterize life in a remote Iranian town, enriched by his encounters with local inhabitants and historical landmarks. Napier Malcolm, a Scottish author and traveler, spent a notable period in Persia, which profoundly influenced his worldview and literary voice. His background in the British diplomatic service and his keen interest in ethnography and anthropology provided him with a distinct lens through which he viewed Persian society. This unique blend of professional experience and personal curiosity toward the region's rich heritage prompted Malcolm to document his journey, creating a work that reflects both personal evolution and broader socio-political observations. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in travel literature, anthropology, and the history of Iran. Malcolm's nuanced portrayal of Kashan will resonate with those looking to understand the complexities of Persian culture and the historical context of the early 20th century. «Five Years in a Persian Town» is not just a travelogue; it is a thoughtful exploration of identity and the human spirit amidst the backdrop of a fascinating and often misunderstood region.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:

– Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.

– Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

","html_annotation_litres":"","first_time_sale_at":"2024-10-11T02:27:30","is_azimyt_trial":false,"is_pdw_trial":false,"is_discount_forbidden":false,"is_preorder_show_fragment":false,"reviews_count":0,"livelib_rated_count":0,"livelib_rated_avg":0,"livelib_ratings":null,"parent_podcast_name":null,"parent_podcast_id":null,"parent_podcast_url":null,"podcast_episodes_count":null,"podcast_last_episode_publication_date":null,"is_podcast_complete":false,"is_podcast_last_episode":false,"is_webtoon_complete":false,"genres":[{"id":5242,"uuid":"ed1760a4-f034-11e5-a511-0cc47a5454c6","name":"kültürel çalışmalar","is_root":false,"url":"/genre/antropoloji-5242/","is_main":true}],"tags":[],"paper_book":null,"paper_books":[],"additional_covers":[],"isbn":"4064066231743","publication_date":"2024-10-11","quotes_count":0,"is_auto_speech":false,"youtube_videos":[],"contents_url":null,"is_prohibited_for_sale":false,"additional_info":{"registered_at":"2020-01-18T07:35:03","translated_at":null,"current_pages_or_seconds":220,"expected_pages_or_seconds":null},"publisher":{"id":21330632,"name":"Good Press","url":"/author/good-press/"},"copyrighter":{"id":null,"name":"Bookwire","url":null},"rightholders":[{"id":null,"name":"Bookwire","url":null}],"is_referrable":false,"referral":null,"alisa_url":null,"update_events":[],"prequels":[],"alternate_urls":[{"url":"https://litres.de/book/napier-malcolm/five-years-in-a-persian-town-49908128/","language":"de"},{"url":"https://litres.com/book/napier-malcolm/five-years-in-a-persian-town-49908128/","language":"en"},{"url":"https://litres.es/book/napier-malcolm/five-years-in-a-persian-town-49908128/","language":"es"},{"url":"https://www.litres.ru/book/napier-malcolm/five-years-in-a-persian-town-49908128/","language":"ru"},{"url":"https://litres.pl/book/napier-malcolm/five-years-in-a-persian-town-49908128/","language":"pl"},{"url":"https://litres.az/book/napier-malcolm/five-years-in-a-persian-town-49908128/","language":"az"},{"url":"https://litres.ee/book/napier-malcolm/five-years-in-a-persian-town-49908128/","language":"et"},{"url":"https://litres-tr.com/book/napier-malcolm/five-years-in-a-persian-town-49908128/","language":"tr"}],"is_art_online_readable":false,"webtoon_chapter_number":null,"webtoon_parent_id":null,"next_webtoon_chapter_id":null,"expected_chapters_count":null,"current_chapters_count":null,"meta_title":null,"meta_tags":{"root":{"title":"Five Years in a Persian Town Napier Malcolm – бесплатно читать онлайн на ЛитРес","description":"В сервисе электронных книг 📚 ЛитРес можно читать онлайн бесплатно 🔥 «Five Years in a Persian Town» от Napier Malcolm. Оставляйте и читайте отзывы о книге на ЛитРес!","rel_canonical_url":null,"seo_robots":null,"open_graph_title":null,"open_graph_description":null,"text":null},"readonline":null,"reviews":null,"quotes":null},"audio_drm3_key":null},"fulfilledTimeStamp":1776380866307},"artIDorSlug=book%2Fnapier-malcolm%2Ffive-years-in-a-persian-town-49908128":{"status":"fulfilled","endpointName":"getSimilarArtsForRecommendation","requestId":"XUEvd6c_Afnble-Z5iTgt","originalArgs":{"artIDorSlug":"book/napier-malcolm/five-years-in-a-persian-town-49908128","offset":0,"limit":24},"startedTimeStamp":1776380866156,"data":{"pagination":{"next_page":null,"previous_page":null},"data":[],"recommendation_model_version":{"response_model_tag":"top","response_model_name":"top 2026-04-17_01-05-28"},"recommendations_meta":{},"scenario":{"name":"als_fresh_cascade","types":["similar_arts"],"tags":[],"workflow":""},"models_info":[{"name":"top","type":"top","version":"2026-04-17_01-05-28","alias":"","tags":[]}]},"fulfilledTimeStamp":1776380866516}},"mutations":{},"provided":{"Art":{"49908128":["getArtData({\"artIdOrSlug\":\"book/napier-malcolm/five-years-in-a-persian-town-49908128\"})"]}},"subscriptions":{"getBanners({\"place\":\"web-header-full-width\"})":{"5x2yXm2b395lfQjf-rHpS":{}},"getBrandIdentity(undefined)":{"LIfrTgZXU_k7DUuST2NPg":{}},"getArtData({\"artIdOrSlug\":\"book/napier-malcolm/five-years-in-a-persian-town-49908128\"})":{"OD9gVNw_nYq8iefaM30pG":{}},"artIDorSlug=book%2Fnapier-malcolm%2Ffive-years-in-a-persian-town-49908128":{"XUEvd6c_Afnble-Z5iTgt":{}}},"config":{"online":true,"focused":true,"middlewareRegistered":true,"refetchOnFocus":false,"refetchOnReconnect":false,"refetchOnMountOrArgChange":false,"keepUnusedDataFor":60,"reducerPath":"rtkqApi"}},"HeadHunterApi":{"queries":{},"mutations":{},"provided":{},"subscriptions":{},"config":{"online":true,"focused":true,"middlewareRegistered":true,"refetchOnFocus":false,"refetchOnReconnect":false,"refetchOnMountOrArgChange":false,"keepUnusedDataFor":60,"reducerPath":"HeadHunterApi"}},"user":{"actions":{"uniteUsersCSRF":{}},"registration":{"actions":{"recoverPasswordCSRF":{}}}},"foundationUser":{"id":0,"login":"","is_staff":false,"isOfficeUser":false,"profile":{"has_folder_arts":false},"account":{"display":0,"real":0,"full":0,"bonus":0},"settings":{"profile_privacy":"default","is_safemode_enabled":null},"socials":[],"library_info":{"title":null,"logo":{},"host":null,"is_school_user":false},"abonement":{"id":null,"is_active":false,"price":null,"rebill_id":null,"valid_till":null,"grace_period_start":null,"gift_arts_refresh_at":null,"payment_system_id":null,"purchase_origin":null},"subscription":{"id":null,"grace_period_start":null,"rebill_id":null,"payment_system_id":null,"purchase_origin":null},"partner_subscriptions":{"has_active":false,"subscriptions":[]},"phone":{},"ab_tests":[],"isLoading":false,"error":{},"isAsking":false,"actions":{"teleport_CSRF":{}},"varioqubTests":{"ymabParam":"","flags":{},"testIds":[],"initialized":false,"initializingError":false,"rawFlagResponse":[]},"loyalty":{"is_loyalty_user":false,"bonuses_info":null},"is_tester":false,"country_code":"RU"},"browser":{"screen":{"width":null,"height":null},"urlParams":{},"pda":false,"clientHost":"litres-tr.com","currency":"TRY","headers":{"client-host":"litres-tr.com","ui-currency":"TRY","Ui-Language-Code":"tr","supersid":"69742446-6acf-4a32-bbe5-410025d4cea3","x-request-id":"33ef29d3ec1ce0810ab6488f688b2913"},"isRobot":true,"isE2e":false,"deviceTypeHeader":"DESKTOP"},"artsEntity":{"ids":[49908128],"entities":{"49908128":{"id":49908128,"isLiked":false,"isRead":false,"isInCart":false}},"totalAnonLikesCount":0,"totalAnonCartCount":0},"player":{"data":{"playerSettings":{"url":"","drm3key":"","isPlaying":false,"volume":0.5,"playbackRate":1,"muted":false,"isContentsOpen":false,"downloadForbidden":false,"readOnly":false,"isAnon":true,"isChapterLoading":false,"contentsData":[]},"currentTime":0,"playerData":{"error":null,"event":null,"isReady":false,"loadedTime":0,"duration":0,"totalDuration":0,"isHalf":false,"canBackward":false,"canForward":true,"stats":{"hits":0,"secondsListened":0}}}},"pages":{"paymentReceipts":{"receipts":[],"actions":{"getPaymentReceipts":{}}}},"global":{"auth":{"activeStep":"authenticationByEmail","fallbackStep":"init","stepsHistory":[],"formData":{},"isRateLimitError":false},"header":{"auth":{"analyticsData":{}}},"globalModals":{"visibilityState":"init"},"search":{"query":"","searchResults":[],"history":[],"loading":false,"error":{},"isInitiated":false},"interface":{"authPopupState":{"isOpen":false},"stickyPlayer":{"isOpen":false},"bookUpsalePopup":{"isOpen":false},"isPageWithPlayer":true,"checkoutBox":{"isOpen":false,"height":0},"stickyBuyButton":{"isOpen":false},"stickyPdaSaleBlock":{"isOpen":false},"helpdesk":{"isOpen":false},"spamTickets":{"isOpen":false,"isHtmlFetched":false},"paymentPopup":{"isOpen":false},"reviewComplainPopup":{"isOpen":false,"id":0},"forceScroll":{"scrollToReviewForm":false,"scrollToReviewId":0},"notRecommendArts":{"arts":[]},"sharingPopup":{"reviewId":0,"userName":"","userId":0,"rating":0,"comment":"","date":"","hasAvatar":false,"isOpen":false,"isReply":false},"headerHeight":0},"lastViewedBooksWidget":{"arts":[],"isLoading":false,"error":null},"onboarding":{"isOpen":false,"isSyncingAnonPreferences":false,"shouldShowEntryPoint":false},"genres":{"popup":{"history":[],"currentGenre":null,"isOpen":false}},"searchPage":{"query":""}},"face":{"language":"tr","host":null}}

«Five Years in a Persian Town», Napier Malcolm benzeri kitaplar