The study of Aref Qazvini’s relationship with some of the most prominent intellectuals of his time and the ups and downs of these relationships will shed light on his worldview. Pessimism, suspicion, hysterical reactions, and aggressive behavior coupled with sensitivity and honesty are characteristics of Aref’s capricious interaction with fellow writers and figures of his time. His friendships and hostilities were not permanent and this led to his alienation from his friends. To this we should add his revolutionary attitude along with his jingoism that further alienated him from his contemporary intellectuals. This article discusses the roots of Aref’s conflicts by studying his letters, diaries, and other documents. I will focus specifically on his interaction with Hassan Taghizadeh, Ashrafoldin Gilani, Ahmad Kasravi, Mohammad-Taqi Bahar, Waheed Dastgerdi and Reza Shah.            

Keywords: Aref Qazvini, Constitutional Revolution, Hassan Taghizadeh, Ashrafoddin Gilani, Ahmad Kasravi, Mohammad-Taqi Bahar, Hasan Waheed Dastgerdi, Reza Shah

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