The Shah Nameh of the Persian Poet is a book written by Firdausi and published in 1892. It is an epic poem that tells the history of Iran from the creation of the world up until the Islamic conquests of the 7th century. The book is divided into three parts: the mythical, the heroic, and the historical. The mythical section tells the story of the creation of the world and the first kings of Iran. It includes stories of the legendary king Jamshid, who is said to have invented wine and built the city of Persepolis, and the ...
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The Shah Nameh of the Persian Poet is a book written by Firdausi and published in 1892. It is an epic poem that tells the history of Iran from the creation of the world up until the Islamic conquests of the 7th century. The book is divided into three parts: the mythical, the heroic, and the historical. The mythical section tells the story of the creation of the world and the first kings of Iran. It includes stories of the legendary king Jamshid, who is said to have invented wine and built the city of Persepolis, and the hero Rustam, who is known for his strength and bravery.The heroic section focuses on the reigns of several kings, including Kaiumars, Hushang, and Faridun. It also includes the story of the battle between Rustam and the demon king Zahhak, as well as the story of the love between the princess Rudaba and the warrior Zal.The historical section covers the period from the reign of the Sassanian king Ardeshir to the Arab conquest of Iran in the 7th century. It includes stories of the Sassanian kings, their battles with the Romans, and the rise of Islam.Overall, The Shah Nameh of the Persian Poet is a fascinating and important work of literature that provides a unique insight into the history and culture of Iran. It is considered one of the greatest works of Persian literature and has been translated into many languages.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.
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