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The Heroines of Ancient Persia

The Heroines of Ancient Persia Stories Retold from the Shahnama of Firdausi

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Publisher's Synopsis

Originally published in 1930, this book presents fourteen stories from Ferdowsi's Shahnama, all involving women. Fourteen manuscript illustrations are incorporated throughout the text, together with notes and a bibliography. All stories are translated into English. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the literature and history of Ancient Persia.

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Cambridge University Press

Cambridge University Press dates from 1534 and is part of the University of Cambridge. We further the University's mission by disseminating knowledge in the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence.

Book information

ISBN: 9781107487444
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 891.51
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 152
Weight: 250g
Height: 230mm
Width: 153mm
Spine width: 16mm