شازده احتجاب by Houshang Golshiri

Set in the twilight of the Qajar dynasty, this novel delves into the psychological unraveling of a once-powerful prince as he grapples with the decay of his family's legacy. Through a series of fragmented memories and hallucinations, the narrative explores themes of power, identity, and the inexorable passage of time. The protagonist's introspection reveals a haunting portrait of a man trapped in the shadows of his ancestors, struggling to reconcile his past grandeur with the stark reality of his present decline.