Publisher's Synopsis

""Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Medieval Persia"" is a book written by Charles F. Horne. It is a comprehensive study of the early literature and sacred texts of medieval Persia. The book explores the rich cultural heritage of Persia, including its religious and philosophical traditions, poetry, and literature. The author provides a detailed analysis of the various literary genres, such as epic poetry, mystical literature, and historical chronicles, that emerged during the medieval period. The book also examines the impact of Persian literature on other cultures, particularly on the literature of the Islamic world. The author presents a vivid picture of the intellectual and cultural milieu of medieval Persia, highlighting the contributions of its great poets, philosophers, and scholars to the world of literature and thought. Overall, ""Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Medieval Persia"" is an informative and engaging book that offers a valuable insight into the literary and cultural heritage of Persia.Sufism, the Mystic Religion of the Persian Poets; Omar Khayyam, the First Great Mystic Poet; Nizami, Persia's Chief Romantic Poet; Jalal Ad-din Rumi, the Leader of Sufism; Sadi, the Famous Poet Philosopher; Hafiz, the Poet of Love; Jami, the Last Great Mystic.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: 9781162568560
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 893
Language: English
Number of pages: 422
Weight: 721g
Height: 191mm
Width: 234mm
Spine width: 21mm