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Twenty Old Persian Tales: Timeless Stories from Shahnameh
Paperback
Series: Persian Tales
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 30 2025
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.23 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Twenty Old Persian Tales is a journey into one of the oldest and most powerful storytelling traditions in human history.
Long before modern novels, before fantasy genres had names, Persian storytellers shaped legends that defined courage, love, sacrifice, destiny, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. These are the stories that inspired kings, poets, warriors, and entire civilizations.
Inside this book, you will discover twenty unforgettable tales drawn from ancient Persian mythology and epic tradition, including legendary heroes like Rostam, tragic figures such as Sohrab and Siyavash, forbidden love stories, divine battles, and moments of fate so profound they echo across centuries. Each story has been carefully retold in clear, vivid, modern language while preserving the soul, symbolism, and emotional weight of the originals.
These are not dry historical summaries or academic translations. They are living stories - dramatic, emotional, and deeply human. Stories of fathers and sons torn apart by destiny, of rulers corrupted by power, of ordinary people rising against tyranny, and of heroes who pay the ultimate price to protect their land and honor.
Persian mythology rivals Greek and Norse legends in depth and power, yet remains largely undiscovered by modern readers. This collection opens that hidden world, offering timeless lessons wrapped in unforgettable narratives that stay with you long after the final page.
Perfect for readers who love mythology, epic legends, ancient history, and meaningful storytelling, this book is both an introduction to Persian lore and a treasure for those who appreciate stories that carry wisdom, tragedy, and beauty in equal measure.
If you value stories that have survived thousands of years for a reason, Twenty Old Persian Tales belongs on your bookshelf.
....This book contains original retellings of ancient Persian myths and legends drawn from public-domain sources, including the Shahnameh. All stories are rewritten in the author's own words.
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