Persian Myths & Tales
The Shah Nameh (The Book of Kings), The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan (The Flower Garden) are amongst the greatest works of Persia, containing some of the most beautiful, rich and diverse language in the literary world. They rival Dante's Divine Comedy, India's Mahabharata, Sumeria's Epic of Gilgamesh and China's Dream of Red Mansions in their cultural impact, bringing to life the tales, myths and philosophy of ancient and high-medieval Persia. A fabulous concoction of verse and prose, these classical Persian texts offer stories of creation, love, conquest and the simple joy of life.
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Christine Ruymbeke
Professor Christine van Ruymbekeis a member of the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Cambridge University
Epic Tales
Epic Tales consists of 13 total books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
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