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Rostam: Tales of Love and War from the Shahnameh (Penguin Classics)
Rostam Tales of Love and War from the Shahnameh - Penguin Classics Author:Abolqasem Ferdowsi The selected adventures of Persia's Hercules, from Iran's great national epic — No understanding of world mythology is complete without acquaintance with Rostam, Iran's most celebrated mythological hero. According to the Shahnameh (the tenth-century Book of Kings), this titan, magnificent in strength and courage, bestrode Per... more »sia for 500 years. While he often served fickle kings-undergoing many trials of combat, cunning, and endurance-he was never their servant and owed allegiance only to his nation's greater good. Anyone interested in folklore, world literature, or Iranian culture will find Rostam both a rousing and illuminating read.« less
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