The Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings

The Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings

The great national epic of Persiaâ‚¬"the most complete English-language edition and definitive translation by Dick Davis, available in a deluxe edition by Penguin Classics.

Wherever Persian influence has spread, the stories of theÂ ShahnamehÂ become deeply embedded in the culture, as amply attested by their appearance in such works asÂ The Kite RunnerÂ and the love poems of Rumi and Hafez. Among the greatest works of world literature, this prodigious narrative, composed by the poet Ferdowsi in the late tenth century, tells the story of pre-Islamic Iran, beginning in the mythic time of creation and continuing forward to the Arab invasion in the seventh century. The sweep and psychological depth of theÂ ShahnamehÂ is nothing less than magnificent as it recounts classic tales like the tragedy of Rostam and Sohrab.

Now Dick Davis, â‚¬Å“our pre-eminent translator from the Persianâ‚¬Â (Washington Post), presents a comprehensive translation of Ferdowsiâ‚¬s masterpiece in an elegant combination of prose and verse, allowing the poetry of theShanamehÂ to sing its own tales directly, interspersed sparingly with clearly-marked explanations to ease along modern readers.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700Â titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theÂ series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-dateÂ translations by award-winning translators.
Country USA
Brand Penguin
Manufacturer Penguin Classics
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780143104933
ReleaseDate 2007-02-27
UnitCount 1
Format Deckle Edge
EANs 9780143104933

Country	USA
Brand	Penguin
Manufacturer	Penguin Classics
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780143104933
ReleaseDate	2007-02-27
UnitCount	1
Format	Deckle Edge
EANs	9780143104933

The Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings

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