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Firdawsi |
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Hafiz, active 14th century |
| Author |
Omar Khayyam, 1048-1122 |
| Contributor |
Gottheil, Richard J. H. (Richard James Horatio), 1862-1936 |
| Translator |
Atkinson, James, 1780-1852 |
| Translator |
Bicknell, Herman, 1830-1875 |
| Translator |
FitzGerald, Edward, 1809-1883 |
| Title |
The Persian Literature, Comprising The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan, Volume 1
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Volume 1 contains The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, and The Divan.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Karen Lofstrom, Tom Allen, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Persian Literature, Comprising The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and…." is a collection of classic Persian literary works, revised in the early 20th century. This compilation includes significant texts such as the epic poem "Shah Nameh" by Firdusi, the philosophical quatrains of Omar Khayyam, and the didactic verses of Sa'di and Háfiz, among others. The book explores themes of heroism, love, and the moral lessons derived from the Persian poetic tradition, showcasing a rich tapestry of historical and cultural narratives. At the start of the collection, the introduction emphasizes the romantic allure of Persian literature and its lasting influence on world culture. It begins with the "Shah Nameh" and introduces the legendary characters of Kaiúmers, Húsheng, Tahúmers, and Jemshíd, recounting their heroic deeds and the rise and fall of kings. The narrative interweaves mythology with moral lessons, illustrating the Persian ethos of courage and the complexities of human nature through dramatic tales of conflict, betrayal, and noble virtues. The text serves to connect contemporary readers with the timeless themes present in these classic tales, setting the stage for the glorious stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Persian literature -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10315 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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