Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings (Hardcover)
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Shahnameh is a lengthy epic poem which vividly intertwines the mythical and historical history of Persia, thereby enchanting and impressing readers for many centuries. Originally composed by Abolqasem Ferdowsi in the 10th century, the Shahnameh enjoys the distinction of being the longest epic poem by a single author in existence. The verses took Ferdowsi over three decades to complete. Although it draws heavily from established mythology and the historical archives of Persia, Ferdowsi also imbues the poem's story with his own vivid inventions and plot devices. The entire poem is intended as a history of Persia from the earliest times until the Islamic Conquest of the country, which occurred about 350 years before Ferdowsi composed his epic. The verses proceed chronologically, beginning with the creation of the Earth, through the establishment of Zoroastrianism as the first monotheistic faith in the region, with the principle characters being various great generals and rulers.
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Book Details
- Publisher:
- Lulu.com
- ISBN:
- 9781387940097
- Binding:
- Hardcover
- Pages:
- 258
- Authors:
- Abolqasem Ferdowsi, James Atkinson
- Published Date:
- 2018-07-11
- Language:
- English
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