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Persian Myths & Legends by J.K. Jackson

Persian Myths & Legends

Tales of Heroes, Gods & Monsters

J.K. Jackson, Dr. Sahba Shayani, Jake Jackson

Flame Tree Publishing · Print & ebook · March 14, 2023

The perfect introduction to the rich delights of Persian Literature, bound in a seductive, collectable edition.

Fairy Tales & MythsDragons & Mythic CreaturesAncient & Classical Collections
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Who it’s for
Persian literary works bring together ancient tales of creation, love, conquest, heroes, and creatures.
Genres
Fairy Tales & Myths, Ancient & Classical Collections, Dragons & Mythic Creatures
Published
Flame Tree Publishing, March 14, 2023

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About this book

The perfect introduction to the rich delights of Persian Literature, bound in a seductive, collectable edition. Gorgeous Collector's Edition. From such texts as the Shah Nameh (the Persian Book of Kings), Masnavi-e Ma’navi, the Anvar-i Suhayli fables and works by the great poet Nizāmī, come ancient tales of a civilization that once stretched across the known world.

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Find here the wonderful stories of the magical bird the Simurgh, the Seven Labours of Rustem, the evil demon onager-giant Akwán Díw 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. Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms.

Persian Literary Works

Persian literary works bring together ancient tales of creation, love, conquest, heroes, and creatures.

Come here for

  • The Simurgh, Rustem’s Seven Labours, and Akwán Díw
  • The romance of Laili and Majnun, alongside Persian literary works

Expect

  • Works including the Shah Nameh, Masnavi-e Ma’navi, and Nizāmī’s writings
  • A new introduction and glossary of terms

Where it sits

Fairy Tales & Myths82%
Ancient & Classical Collections56%
Dragons & Mythic Creatures38%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Fairy Tales & Myths
  • Ancient & Classical Collections
  • Ancient Mysteries & Lost Knowledge
Authors
J.K. Jackson, Dr. Sahba Shayani, Jake Jackson
Publisher
Flame Tree Publishing
Published
March 14, 2023
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Fairy Tales & Myths