Iran’s Constitutional Revolution (1905–1911) was not just a political upheaval—it was a literary movement, where poetry became a powerful force for change. This video explores the revolutionary verse of poets like Mīrzādeh ‘Ishqī, whose words challenged tyranny, demanded civil rights, and envisioned a just society.

‘Ishqī, a fearless journalist and poet, published the newspaper Qarn-e Bistom (The Twentieth Century) in 1921, using his platform to critique oppression. His defiant stance ultimately cost him his life at the age of 29, yet his poetry remains a lasting testament to the struggle for freedom. He saw the veil as a symbol of women’s deprivation and was among the voices advocating for gender equality.

Through powerful recitations, historical insights, and rare archival visuals, this video brings to life the poetic resistance of the Mashrūtiyyat era—a time when words carried the weight of revolution and poets became martyrs for a new Iran.