Publisher's Synopsis
""Early Persian Poetry From The Beginnings Down To The Time Of Firdausi"" is a comprehensive study of Persian poetry, written by A. V. Williams Jackson. The book covers the history of Persian poetry from its earliest beginnings up to the time of Firdausi, a famous Persian poet who lived in the 10th century. Jackson provides an in-depth analysis of the various forms and styles of Persian poetry, including ghazals, qasidas, rubais, and masnavis. He also explores the themes and subjects that were common in Persian poetry, such as love, nature, and spirituality. The book includes translations of many of the poems discussed, as well as biographical information about the poets themselves. Overall, ""Early Persian Poetry From The Beginnings Down To The Time Of Firdausi"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the rich history and culture of Persian poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.