Persian Myths - The World's Greatest Myths and Legends

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 Nizami, come ancient tales of a civilization that once stretched across the known world. Find here the wonderful stories of the magical bird the Simurgh, the Seven Labours of Rustem, the evil demon onager-giant Akwán Dìw 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 451. From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.

ISBN:	9781839649349
Publisher:	Flame Tree Publishing
Imprint:	Flame Tree 451
Published date:	15 Mar 2022
DEWEY:	398.20955
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	256
Weight:	180g
Height:	139mm
Width:	198mm
Spine width:	18mm

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