Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings [Readers Edition] [Hardcover]

The definitive English-edition The single most important text for understanding the history and worldview of the Persianate world. .... The modern translation in prose by Ahmad Sadri beautifully captures the essence of this great medieval Persian epic for the English-speaking world. A masterpiece of world literature that has influenced some of the greatest works ever writtenfrom Dante to Tolkien. Ahmad Sadris new, contemporary translation of the Shahnameh captures the beauty and grandeur of this sweeping epic of heroism, love, and the timeless struggle for justice. .... An accessible, powerful experience of this enduring classic. A masterful prose translation of the