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Persian Literature, Ancient and Modern

by Elizabeth A. Reed

Level C1 · AdvancedHistorical25 chapters
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About this book

Explore the rich tapestry of Persian literature, tracing its origins from ancient civilizations through seven poetic eras marked by legendary poets known as “The Persian Pleiades.” Discover illuminated manuscripts, cultural legends, and the enduring charm of Persia’s literary heritage.

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25 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02PRONUNCIATION.
03CHAPTER I. HISTORIC OUTLINE.
04CHAPTER II. THE CUNEIFORM INSCRIPTIONS.
05CHAPTER III. THE POETRY AND MYTHOLOGY OF THE TABLETS.
06CHAPTER IV. PERSIAN MYTHOLOGY.
07CHAPTER V. THE ZEND-AVESTA.
08CHAPTER VI. THE TEACHINGS OF THE ZEND-AVESTA.
09CHAPTER VII. TEACHINGS OF THE ZEND-AVESTA, CONCLUDED.
10CHAPTER VIII. THE KORĀN.
11CHAPTER IX. THE ANWĀR-I-SUHALI.
12CHAPTER X. PERSIAN POETRY.

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