Iranian Influence on Moslem Literature, Part I by Inostrantzev
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"Iranian Influence on Moslem Literature, Part I" by M. Inostrantzev is a scholarly work published in the early 20th century. This book examines the intricate connections between Iranian culture and Arabic literature following the Arab conquest of Persia, focusing particularly on how Sasanian traditions were preserved and transformed within Islamic writing. The opening of the book establishes a framework for understanding the Persian historical narrative in conjunction with the rise of Arabic
literature, highlighting that much of Iran's cultural history survived through various literary forms and translations despite the upheaval caused by the Arab expansion. It outlines key areas of influence, such as literature produced by Arabic writers that draws upon Iranian sources, as well as the role of the Parsi clergy in conserving and transmitting ancient Persian traditions amidst the socio-political changes of the Islamic period. In this context, Inostrantzev sets the stage for a deeper exploration into specific literary contributions and their ongoing relevance in both Persian and Arabic traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Inostrantzev, Konstantin Aleksandrovich, 1876-1941 |
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| Translator | Nariman, G. K. (Gushtaspshah Kaikhushro), 1873-1933 |
| Title | Iranian Influence on Moslem Literature, Part I |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Larry Bergey and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures |
| LoC Class | PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures |
| Subject | Persian literature |
| Subject | Arabic literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12918 |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 644 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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