A Persian Hero: Stores From The Shah Nameh (1912)

By Wallace Gandy Firdawsi and Wallace Gandy

Book Overview

A Persian Hero: Stories From The Shah Nameh is a book published in 1912, written by Firdawsi and translated by Wallace Gandy. The book is a collection of stories from the Shah Nameh, an epic poem written by Firdawsi in the 10th century. The Shah Nameh is considered one of the greatest works of Persian literature and tells the story of the Persian kings from ancient times to the Islamic conquest of Persia.The book includes tales of heroic figures such as Rustam, the greatest warrior of the Persian empire, and Sohrab, his son who he unknowingly kills in battle. Other stories include the love story of Zal and Rudabeh, the battle between Iran and Turan, and the reign of the wise king Jamshid.The book provides a glimpse into the rich culture and history of Persia, as well as the values and beliefs of its people. The translation by Wallace Gandy is considered one of the most accurate and faithful translations of the Shah Nameh in the English language.Overall, A Persian Hero: Stories From The Shah Nameh is a must-read for anyone interested in Persian literature, history, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166441164
• ISBN13: 9781166441166
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"