In the Dragon's Claws: The Story of Rostam and Esfandiyar from

In the Dragon's Claws: The Story of Rostam and Esfandiyar from the Persian Book of Kings
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The story of Rostam and Esfandiyar is one of the most moving tragedies in Ferdowsis epic Shahnameh. In this story, Esfandiyar, the designated heir to the throne of Iran, has just returned in triumph from his campaign against the shah of Turan. He has slain Arjasp, Irans greatest enemy, captured his family and treasury, and liberated his own sisters from their captivity. He expects that his father, Goshtasp, will now abdicate the throne of Iran in his favor, as he had swornto. Goshtasp, however, is not yet ready to honor his promise. Instead he sets his son yet another task as a condition of his abdication. He must bring Irans greatest hero, Rostam, back to the court in chains. For Rostam has neither come to court to honor Goshtasp nor sent him a letter declaring loyalty. Esfandiyar recognizes this task as simply a way to put his own life at risk, and says as much. Yet he cannot refuse his fathers command. The story of Rostam and Esfandiyar displays a surprisingly modern skepticism about the values typically associated with Ferdowsis epic.It expresses a profound ambivalence about the demands of heroism, and is sharply critical of a monarch who exploits the courage and loyalty of his heroes to further his own selfish ends.
Country USA
Brand Mage Publishers
Manufacturer Mage Publishers
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780934211567
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Mage Publishers
Manufacturer	Mage Publishers
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780934211567
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

In the Dragon's Claws: The Story of Rostam and Esfandiyar from the Persian Book of Kings

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