Publisher's Synopsis
""Persian Literature V2"" is a comprehensive collection of some of the most famous works in Persian literature. Compiled by Richard James Horatio Gottheil and originally published in 1900, this volume includes four major works: ""The Shah Nameh"" (Book of Kings) by Ferdowsi, ""The Rubaiyat"" by Omar Khayyam, ""The Divan"" by Hafiz, and ""The Gulistan"" by Saadi. ""The Shah Nameh"" is an epic poem that chronicles the history of Iran from the creation of the world up until the Arab conquest in the 7th century. ""The Rubaiyat"" is a collection of quatrains that explore themes of love, mortality, and the meaning of life. ""The Divan"" is a collection of poems by Hafiz, a 14th-century Persian poet known for his mystical and romantic themes. ""The Gulistan"" is a collection of prose and poetry that offers wisdom and guidance on a range of topics, from morality to politics.This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Persian literature, history, and culture. The translations are faithful to the original texts and provide insight into the rich literary tradition 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.
