
Brian Spooner
This document examines the linguistic status and history of Persian across various countries in West, South, and Central Asia. It explores how the language transitioned from a medieval past to a modern official status in several nations, including Iran, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan.
Language and Literature · 22 p.
Source: repository.upenn.edu · 2026-10-29
Brian Spooner, Persian, Farsi, Dari, Tajiki. https://repository.upenn.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/72be59c0-8c56-4100-8b57-c4b98b181c71/content (retrieved 2026-10-29).
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