The volume provides readers with close reading—a dimension that has been notably neglected in most analyses of Iʿtiṣāmī’s poetry. The significance of Noorian’s approach extends beyond such meticulous close readings; she equally emphasizes the contextualization of Iʿtiṣāmī’s career within the broader framework of modern Iran. In this manner, the volume serves as a noteworthy contribution, fostering a more profound understanding of Iʿtiṣāmī as a Muslim woman who transcended the entrenched gender norms of her culture, thereby establishing herself as a prominent literary figure. Throughout the volume, Noorian consistently exhibits a commendable mastery of the existing literature on Iʿtiṣāmī. Her discerning selection of methodology emerges as a distinctive and noteworthy aspect of her scholarly contribution. In conclusion, this volume is a welcome contribution to the study of Persian literature and of the intersection of religion, modernity, gender, and literary modernism. This monograph is an essential resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of modern (Muslim) women writers in Iran and the broader Middle Eastern context.