Persian Literature Comprising The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan And The Gulistan Volume 1

Persian Literature Comprising The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan And The Gulistan Volume 1

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Persian Literature Comprising The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan And The Gulistan V1 is a collection of classic Persian literature works compiled by an anonymous author. The book includes four prominent works of Persian literature, namely The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan. The Shah Nameh is an epic poem that chronicles the history of Iran from its mythical beginnings to the Islamic conquest in the 7th century. The Rubaiyat is a collection of quatrains by the Persian poet Omar Khayyam, known for its contemplative and philosophical themes. The Divan is a collection of poems by the Persian poet Hafez, renowned for his use of metaphor and symbolism. Lastly, The Gulistan is a collection of short stories and poems by the Persian poet Saadi, known for his moral teachings and social commentary. This book is a comprehensive introduction to Persian literature and provides readers with a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Iran.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781419140914
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 893
Language: English
Number of pages: 440
Weight: 753g
Height: 235mm
Width: 190mm
Spine width: 22mm