The Heroines of Ancient Persia: Stories Retold from the Shahnama of Firdausi

Originally published in 1930, this book presents fourteen stories from Ferdowsi's Shahnama, all involving women. Fourteen manuscript illustrations are incorporated throughout the text, together with notes and a bibliography. All stories are translated into English. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the literature and history of Ancient Persia.

Author: Bapsy Pavry
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 02/19/2015
Pages: 152
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d
ISBN: 9781107487444