Publisher's Synopsis
Sohrab and Rustum: An Episode is a narrative poem written by the renowned English poet and critic, Matthew Arnold. The poem tells the story of two legendary Persian heroes, Sohrab and Rustum, who are unknowingly father and son. Sohrab is a young and fearless warrior who sets out to find his father, Rustum, who is a renowned warrior and the champion of Iran. The two warriors eventually meet on the battlefield, but due to a series of misunderstandings, they end up fighting each other to death. The poem explores themes of identity, fate, and the tragic consequences of miscommunication and misunderstanding. Arnold's poetic style is characterized by its simplicity, clarity, and vivid imagery, which makes the story of Sohrab and Rustum come alive for readers. The poem is considered a masterpiece of Victorian literature and has been widely read and studied by scholars and students of literature.With An Introduction, Illustrative Matter From The Shah Nama Of Firdausi, And Notes.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.
