Intro by Sahba ShayaniEdited by J.K. JacksonGorgeous Collector’s Edition. From such texts as the Shah Nameh (the Persian Book of Kings), Masnavi-e Manavi, the Anvar-i Suhayli fables and works by the great poet Nizm, come ancient tales of a civilization that once stretched across the known world. Find here the wonderful stories of the magical bird the Simurgh, the Seven Labours of Rustem, the evil demon onager-giant Akwn Dw and the tragic romance of Laili and Majnun. Persian literature is amongst the most beautiful and inventive of all cultures, offering a joyful read of creation, love and conquest.Pub Date: 2023Format: HardbackPages: 416Size: 4.38 x 1 x 6.63 inchesISBN: 9781804173251