Roostum Zaboolee And Soohrab, From The History Of Persia, Entitled Shah Namuh: Or Book Of Kings

By Firdousee Firdousee

Book Overview

Roostum Zaboolee and Soohrab, from the History of Persia, entitled Shah Namuh: or Book of Kings, is a book written by Firdousee in 1829. The book is a part of the Shah Namuh, which is an epic poem that tells the story of the kings of Persia from the beginning of time to the Islamic conquest. The story of Roostum Zaboolee and Soohrab is one of the most famous tales in the Shah Namuh. It is a tragic story of a father and son who are separated at birth and end up fighting each other in a battle. Soohrab, who does not know that Roostum is his father, is killed by Roostum in the battle. The story is a powerful exploration of the themes of identity, family, and the consequences of war.Firdousee's writing is known for its rich descriptions and vivid imagery. The book is filled with colorful characters, epic battles, and heartbreaking tragedies. It is a masterpiece of Persian literature and has been celebrated for centuries as one of the greatest works of poetry in the world. Overall, Roostum Zaboolee and Soohrab, from the History of Persia, entitled Shah Namuh: or Book of Kings is a must-read for anyone interested in Persian literature, epic poetry, or the history of Persia.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: 1120695481
• ISBN13: 9781120695482
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"