Mem and Zin

Mem û Zin is set in a time of strict social codes, and I wonder how much of that was drawn from real societal pressures or poetic tradition. Did the historical setting shape the story's emotional depth?

The lyrical quality of the storytelling made the love and longing feel even more intense. Did others find that the poetic style enhanced the emotional impact or made it harder to follow?

Given its poetic origins, I’m curious whether the author intended it as a narrative or if the novel format was a modern reinterpretation to reach broader audiences.