Shahnameh
Firdawsi, (Author)
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£25.00
Dick Davis [is] our pre-eminent translator from the Persian...Thanks to Davis's magnificent translation, Ferdowsi and the Shahnameh live again in EnglishWashington Post - Michael DirdaAccessible...A poet himself, Davis brings to his translation a nuanced awareness of Ferdowsi's 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 poetryNew York Times Books Review - Reza Aslan (author of Zealot)Davis's wonderful translation will show Western readers why Ferdowsi's masterp...
ISBN (SKU)
9780143108320
Pages
1040
Weight
828g
Dimensions
216x140x46
Imprint
Penguin Classics
Published
07, July, 2016
Genres
Poetry & Drama
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