Azar Nafisi's 'Reading Lolita in Tehran' is a profound exploration of resistance and the love of literature in the face of tyranny. Over two years, Nafisi, a professor of English literature, brings together seven of her former female students to discuss Western literary classics—texts that are deemed 'forbidden' by the revolutionary government of Iran. In a private setting, they delve into iconic works such as 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Lolita', unraveling not only the fabric of the stories but their own experiences and aspirations amidst the backdrop of a society fraught with political and social upheaval. Nafisi vividly recounts the censorship and challenges she faces, including her fiery confrontation over 'The Great Gatsby' in her classroom and her resistance against oppressive mandates, like the enforced wearing of the veil. This memoir intertwines the transformative power of fiction with the real-life struggles endured by women in the post-revolutionary Iran, illuminating their acts of literary rebellion and personal courage.