click to view more
The Ant s Gift A Study of the Shahnameh Middle East Literature In Translation
by [Meskoob, Shahrokh]
$33.21
Description
Shahrokh Meskoob was one of Iran's leading intellectuals and a preeminent scholar of Persian literary traditions, language, and cultural identity. In The Ant's Gift, Meskoob applies his insight and considerable analytical skills to the Shahnameh, the national epic of Iran completed in 1010 by the poet Abul-Qâsem Ferdowsi. Tracing Iran's history from its first mythical king to the fall of the Sasanian dynasty, the Shahnameh includes myths, romance, history, and political theory. Meskoob sheds new light on this seminal work of Persian culture, identifying the story as at once a historical and poetic work. While previous criticism of the Shahnameh has focused on its linguistic importance and its role in Iranian nationalism, Meskoob draws attention to the work's pre-Islamic cultural origins.
Last updated on
Product Details
- Syracuse University Press Brand
- Jul 9, 2021 Pub Date:
- 9780815637080 ISBN-13:
- 081563708X ISBN-10:
- 248.0 pages Paperback
- English Language
- 9 in * 0.69 in * 6 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
Money Back
Love it! Use it! Reuse it!
Free Shipping
Shipping is on us
Free Support
24/24 available
