Epic of Kings: Stories Retold from Firdusi
Epic of Kings: Stories Retold from Firdusi is a prose retelling of selected legends from the Shahnameh, the national epic of Iran, composed by the Persian poet Ferdowsi around 1000 C.E. This version, translated by Helen Zimmern, aims to capture the archaic essence of the original through the simple language reminiscent of Shakespeare's era. The tales recount the adventures of mythical kings and heroes of ancient Persia, reflecting the cultural and historical significance of the Sasanian era and the enduring legacy of Persian poetry across regions.
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