Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings by Abolqasem Ferdowsi (English) Paperback B

Description: Shahnameh by Abolqasem Ferdowsi, Dick Davis "The definitive translation by Dick Davis of the great national epic of Iran--now newly revised and expanded to be the most complete English-language edition --has revised and expanded his acclaimed translation of Ferdowsis masterpiece, adding more than seventy pages of newly translated text. Daviss elegant combination of prose and verse allows the poetry of the Shahnameh to sing its own tales directly, interspersed sparingly with clearly marked explanations to ease along modern readers. Originally composed for the Samanid princes of Khorasan in the tenth century, the Shahnameh is among the greatest works of world literature. This prodigious narrative tells the story of pre-Islamic Persia, from the mythical creation of the world and the dawn of Persian civilization through the seventh-century Arab conquest. The stories of the Shahnameh are deeply embedded in Persian culture and beyond, as attested by their appearance in such works as The Kite Runner and the love poems of Rumi and Hafez. For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. -- FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A newly revised and expanded version of the great national epic of Persia--the most complete English-language edition and definitive translation by Dick DavisThe definitive translation by Dick Davis of the great national epic of Iran-now newly revised and expanded to be the most complete English-language editionA Penguin ClassicDick Davis-"our pre-eminent translator from the Persian" (The Washington Post)-has revised and expanded his acclaimed translation of Ferdowsis masterpiece, adding more than 100 pages of newly translated text. Daviss elegant combination of prose and verse allows the poetry of the Shahnameh to sing its own tales directly, interspersed sparingly with clearly marked explanations to ease along modern readers.Originally composed for the Samanid princes of Khorasan in the tenth century, the Shahnameh is among the greatest works of world literature. This prodigious narrative tells the story of pre-Islamic Persia, from the mythical creation of the world and the dawn of Persian civilization through the seventh-century Arab conquest. The stories of the Shahnameh are deeply embedded in Persian culture and beyond, as attested by their appearance in such works as The Kite Runner and the love poems of Rumi and Hafez.For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theseries to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-datetranslations by award-winning translators. Author Biography Abolqasem Ferdowsi was born in Khorasan in a village near Tus in 940. His great epic, Shahnameh, was originally composed for the Samanid princes of Khorasan. Ferdowsi died around 1020 in poverty.Dick Davis (translator) is professor emeritus of Persian at Ohio State University and a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. His translations from Persian include Faces of Love- Hafez and the Poets of Shiraz and Vis and Ramin.Azar Nafisi (foreword) is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Reading Lolita in Tehran, Things Ive Been Silent About, and The Republic of Imagination. She lives in Washington, D.C. Review Dick Davis [is] our pre-eminent translator from the Persian...Thanks to Daviss magnificent translation, Ferdowsi and the Shahnameh live again in English -- Michael Dirda * Washington Post *Accessible...A poet himself, Davis brings to his translation a nuanced awareness of Ferdowsis subtle rhythms and cadences. His "Shahnameh" is rendered in an exquisite blend of poetry and prose, with none of the antiquated flourishes that so often mar translations of epic poetry -- Reza Aslan (author of Zealot) * New York Times Books Review *Daviss wonderful translation will show Western readers why Ferdowsis masterpiece is one of the most revered and most beloved classics in the Persian world. -- Khaled Hosseini Promotional The stories of theShahnamehare deeply embedded in Persian culture and beyond, as attested by their appearance in such works asThe Kite Runnerand the love poems of Rumi and Hafez. Review Text Dick Davis [is] our pre-eminent translator from the Persian...Thanks to Daviss magnificent translation, Ferdowsi and the Shahnameh live again in English Review Quote Dick Davis [is] our pre-eminent translator from the Persian...Thanks to Daviss magnificent translation, Ferdowsi and the Shahnameh live again in English Promotional "Headline" The stories of the Shahnameh are deeply embedded in Persian culture and beyond, as attested by their appearance in such works as The Kite Runner and the love poems of Rumi and Hafez. Details ISBN0143108328 Author Dick Davis Short Title SHAHNAMEH Language English Translator Dick Davis ISBN-10 0143108328 ISBN-13 9780143108320 Media Book Format Paperback Residence Tus, IR Birth 0940 Death 1020 Subtitle The Persian Book of Kings Pages 1040 Year 2016 Translated from Persian Illustrations illustrations Imprint Penguin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom UK Release Date 2016-07-07 Publication Date 2016-07-07 Narrator Tom Judd Affiliation Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Bipolar Clinic and Reseach Program, Massachusetts General Hospital Position Associate Professor of Psychiatry Qualifications PsyD Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Replaces 9780143104933 DEWEY 895.5511 Audience General NZ Release Date 2016-04-30 AU Release Date 2016-04-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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