Anar Rzayev

About

A twentieth-century Azerbaijani writer, he penned such books as Longing for the Holiday and The Rain Stopped. He also served as President of the Writers' Union of Azerbaijan.

Before Fame

After studying music for ten years, he began coursework in philology at Baku State University.

Trivia

His book, The Sixth Floor of the Five-Story Building, was adapted into a film entitled Tahmina.

Family Life

He was born to poet Rasul Rza and short story writer Nigar Rafibeyi.

Associated With

His father, Rasul Rza, encouraged him to become a writer.