Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings Author: Hamid Rahmanian | Language: English | ISBN:
1593720513 | Format: EPUB
Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings Description
A new, lushly illustrated edition of the classic work Shahnameh.
Ferdowsi’s epic poem Shahnameh is part myth, part history—it begins with the legend of the birth of the Persian nation and its tumultuous history. It contains magical birds, and superhuman heroes, and centuries-long battles. Written over 1,000 years ago, it was meant to protect Persian collective memory amdist a turbulent sea cultural storms. Originally written in couplets, the new translation and adaptation by Ahmad Sadri retells the mythological tales in prose format. The spectacular illustrations in this edition were created from elements culled from thousands of illuminated manuscripts, lithographs, and miniatures dating from the thirteenth through nineteenth centuries, each panel becomes a new work of art, an exquisite collage of traditional forms.
500+ full-color illustrations
- Hardcover: 592 pages
- Publisher: Quantuck Lane Press; 1 edition (May 20, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1593720513
- ISBN-13: 978-1593720513
- Product Dimensions: 14.5 x 8.8 x 2.2 inches
- Shipping Weight: 6.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
I first heard about this book after listening to my local public radio interview with the author. I was intrigued enough to buy it, having no experience with this or any other work of Persian Literature. I am so thrilled with it! The binding is beautiful, the illustrations unexpectedly unique & each a work of art itself. After receiving the book, I was surprised by the interviewers characterization of this amazing work as a "coffee table book"! Mr Sadri was very gracious indeed to not take issue with that remark! This book will be nowhere near my coffee table! lol
By A. Cardenas
I bought it for my son who is a second-generation Iranian and he can't put it down. Then he showed it to his friends and they've been talking about the stories and illustrations since he received it. At this price this book makes a fantastic gift for any occasion. I highly recommended not only for yourself but for your friends and family.
By sam6959
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