The circumstances surrounding Farrokhzad’s death remain shrouded in mystery, with speculation surrounding whether it was a political assassination or a personal matter. Regardless of the cause, his death marked the end of an era in Iranian arts and left a lasting void in the cultural landscape. In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in Farrokhzad’s life and work. New generations of Iranians, both within the country and abroad, have discovered his music and poetry.
