Persian Myths & Legends (Collector's Edition)

Intro by Sahba Shayani Edited by J.K. Jackson Gorgeous Collector's Edition. From such texts as the Shah Nameh (the Persian Book of Kings), Masnavi-e Ma’navi, the Anvar-i Suhayli fables and works by the great poet Nizāmī, come ancient tales of a civilization that once stretched across the known world. Find here the wonderful stories of the magical bird the Simurgh, the Seven Labours of Rustem, the evil demon onager-giant Akwán Díw and the tragic romance of Laili and Majnun. Persian literature is amongst the most beautiful and inventive of all cultures, offering a joyful read of creation, love and conquest. Pub Date: 2023 Format: Hardback Pages: 416 Size: 4.38 x 1 x 6.63 inches ISBN: 9781804173251