The Epic Of Kings
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ISBN10: 1419161180
ISBN13: 9781419161186
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.49 Width: 7.58 Depth: 9.22
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781419161186
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.49 Width: 7.58 Depth: 9.22
Language: English
The Epic of Kings is an epic poem written by the Persian poet Firdausi. This book is considered one of the greatest works of Persian literature and tells the story of the mythical and historical kings of Iran from the creation of the world to the Islamic conquest of Persia in the 7th century. The book is divided into 50,000 couplets and is written in Persian verse. It includes stories of legendary heroes such as Rostam and Sohrab, as well as historical figures such as Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great. The Epic of Kings is not only a literary masterpiece but also an important cultural and historical document that reflects the values, beliefs, and traditions of ancient Persia. The book has been translated into many languages and has influenced literature and culture in Iran and beyond.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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