Yousef Alikhani (Persian: یوسف علیخانی; born 1975) is an Iranian writer.
Early life
Alikhani was born in the Tati-speaking village of Milak, Qazvīn Province. He studied Arabic literature at the University of Tehran.
Career
Alikhani released his third collection of short stories in April 2010.
Collections of short stories
- Aroos-e’-Beed (Willow’s Bride), Aamout Publication, 2009.
- Dragon Slayage, Aamout Publication, 2007.
- Ghadam Bekheir was my Grandmother, Aamout Publication, 2003
Other books
- Looking for Hassan Sabbah: the Life story of the god of Alamut for Young Adults, Qoqnoos Publication, 2007. ISBN 964-311-531-3.
- Saeb Tabrizi’s Life, Madraseh Publication, 2007. ISBN 964-385-865-0.
- Ibn Batuteh’s Life, Madraseh Publication, 2004. ISBN 964-385-416-7.
- Aziz and Negar: Re-reading a love story, Qoqnoos Publication, 2002
- The Third Generation of Fiction Writing in Today’s Iran: Interviews with Writers, Markaz Publication, 2001
- The Stories of the People of Alamut and Roodbar, in collaboration with Afshin Naderi (to be published)