Description |
255 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm. |
Series |
The world's greatest myths and legends |
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World's greatest myths and legends.
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Summary |
A joyful mythical ride through the intimate and powerful stories of the Persian legendary landscape. From such texts as the Shah Nameh (the Persian Book of Kings), Masnavi-e Ma'navi, the Anvar-i Suhayli fables and works by the great poet Nizāmī, come ancient tales of a civilization that once stretched across the known world. Find here the wonderful stories of the magical bird the Simurgh, the Seven Labours of Rustem, the evil demon onager-giant Akwán Díw and the tragic romance of Laili and Majnun. Persian literature is amongst the most beautiful and inventive of all cultures, offering a joyful read of creation, love and conquest. |
Subject |
Tales -- Iran.
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Folklore -- Iran.
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Added Author |
Jackson, Jake, editor.
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ISBN |
9781839649349 |
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1839649348 |
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