The Shahnameh : the Persian epic as world literature / Hamid Dabashi.
The Shahnameh : the Persian epic as world literature / Hamid Dabashi.
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Publisher
New York : Columbia University Press, [2019]
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G 2019/3757
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Language
English
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Physical content
xvii, 249 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Introduction -- The Persian epics -- Ferdowsi the poet -- The book of kings -- Epics and empires -- Conclusion.
Publication information
Publisher
New York : Columbia University Press, [2019]
Date Published
[2019]
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Summary
"The Shahnameh, an epic poem recounting the foundation of Iran across mythical, heroic, and historical ages, is the beating heart of Persian literature and culture. Composed by Abu al-Qasem Ferdowsi over a thirty-year period and completed in the year 1010, the epic has entertained generations of readers and profoundly shaped Persian culture, societ...
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The Shahnameh : the Persian epic as world literature / Hamid Dabashi.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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©2019
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G 2019/3757
Record Identifier
74VKVeRvGKjA
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVeRvGKjA
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ISBN
9780231183444
DDC
891.5511
MMS ID
991024253886702626
