The Teller of Tales Stories from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh by Firdawsī - WordSea
The Teller of Tales Stories from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh
by Firdawsī
Poetry. Middle Eastern Studies. Translated from the Persian by Richard Jeffrey Newman. "In this compelling translation of the Iranian epic, Richard Jeffrey Newman has given a new generation of readers access to this classic tale of politics, devotion, war and peace-making. Corrupt kings, rebel princes, dragon-sorcerers, and resourceful cooks travel through this poetic history of an ancient and storied civilization. Newman's own narrative and lyric gifts as a poet make this a must-have volume" Kazim Ali."
Poetry
RELEASED2011
PUBLISHERJunction Press
LENGTH81
LANGUAGEEN
The Teller of Tales Stories from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh
by Firdawsī
Poetry. Middle Eastern Studies. Translated from the Persian by Richard Jeffrey Newman. "In this compelling translation of the Iranian epic, Richard Jeffrey Newman has given a new generation of readers access to this classic tale of politics, devotion, war and peace-making. Corrupt kings, rebel princes, dragon-sorcerers, and resourceful cooks travel through this poetic history of an ancient and storied civilization. Newman's own narrative and lyric gifts as a poet make this a must-have volume" Kazim Ali."