| Description |
96 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Note |
These tales are based on the Persian poem Haft Paykar, written by the 12th-century Sufi poet Nizami. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographic references: page 96. |
| Contents |
The making of a Shah -- The building of the Seven Pavilions -- The raja who dressed in black (told on Saturday by the Indian princess) -- The emir who did not want to marry (told on Sunday by the Greek princess) -- The lovesick hermit (told on Monday by the Arabian princess) -- The princess of the fort (told on Tuesday by the Russian princess) -- The adventures of young Mahan (told on Wednesday by the Moroccan princess) -- The story of good and bad (told on Thursday by the Chinese princess) -- The unfortunate lovers (told on Friday by the Persian princess) -- The shah and the shepherd. |
| Summary |
A lonely king, inspired by seven mysterious portraits, invites seven lovely princesses to live with him; their stories entertain and educate him in the ways of a wise ruler. |
| Subject |
Fairy tales.
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Persian poetry -- Juvenile literature.
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| Added Author |
Mistry, Nilesh, illustrator.
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| Added Title |
7 wise princesses |
| ISBN |
1841480223 |
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