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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral PoetryIran History
ISBN13: 9781024298659
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 444
Weight: 1.75
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Discover the timeless epic, The Shah Nameh of the Persian Poet Firdausi, a cornerstone of Persian literature. This historical collection, featuring a foreword by T. S. Wentworth, presents the legendary history of Persia from the creation of the world to the Islamic conquest in the 7th century.
Firdawsi's masterpiece, written in the 10th century, is a rich tapestry of mythology, heroic tales, and historical accounts that have shaped Iranian identity and culture for over a thousand years. Explore the stories of kings, heroes, and mythical creatures, beautifully rendered in verse, offering profound insights into the values and beliefs of ancient Persia. The Shah Nameh remains an essential work for anyone interested in Persian history, literature, and mythology.
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