The Heroines of Ancient Persia

The Heroines of Ancient Persia Stories Retold from the Shahnama of Firdausi

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Publisher's Synopsis

Originally published in 1930, this book presents fourteen stories from Ferdowsi's Shahnama, all involving women. Fourteen manuscript illustrations are incorporated throughout the text, together with notes and a bibliography. All stories are translated into English. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the literature and history of Ancient Persia.

Book information

ISBN: 9781107487444
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 891.51
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 152
Weight: 250g
Height: 230mm
Width: 153mm
Spine width: 16mm