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This epic poem by Matthew Arnold retells the legendary Persian tale of the tragic encounter between the warrior Rustum and his long-lost son, Sohrab. Set against the vast landscapes of ancient Persia, Arnold's narrative explores themes of fate, honor, and loss, capturing the... Read Full Overview

Matthew Arnold's ""Sohrab and Rustum"" is a narrative poem that tells the story of two great warriors, Sohrab and Rustum, who are father and son but do not know it. The poem is set in ancient Persia and explores themes of identity, fate, and the tragedy of war. Sohrab, a young... Read Full Overview

Matthew Arnold's Sohrab and Rustum is a narrative poem that tells the story of the tragic encounter between the legendary Persian warrior Rustum and his long-lost son Sohrab, who has been raised as a warrior among the Turanian tribes. The poem explores themes of identity, fate,... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Matthew Arnold's Sohrab and Rustum is a narrative poem that tells the story of two legendary warriors, Sohrab and Rustum, who are destined to meet in battle. Sohrab is the son of Rustum, but they have never met as Sohrab was raised by his mother in a distant land. Sohrab becomes... Read Full Overview