Parwana Fayyaz is a scholar of classical and medieval Persian poetry, poet, and translator. Her debut collection, Forty Names, was published in 2021 by Carcanet Press, and it was named A New Statesman Book of the Year and a White Review Book of the Year.

Parwana Fayyaz's work featured in PN Review comprises four contributions of poetry, over a period of six years. Also available is one translation by Parwana Fayyaz.