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LoC No.: 13014671
Title: Persian Literature, Ancient and Modern
Note: Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by KD Weeks, David Starner, The Internet
Archive/American Libraries and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Persian Literature, Ancient and Modern" by Elizabeth A. Reed is a comprehensive historical account of Persian literature written in the late 19th century. The work explores the origins, evolution, and significant milestones of Persian literary traditions from ancient times through to modernity, delving into both poetry and prose. Reed organizes the content into chronological divisions, highlighting key periods, influential works, and notable figures in Persian literature. The opening of the book sets a scholarly tone, addressing the historical foundations of Persian literature. Reed speaks to how Persian literary culture developed from the influences of ancient civilizations, such as Babylon and Assyria, and describes the interplay between conquest and cultural assimilation that enriched the Persian literary landscape. She introduces the origins of early Persian texts, discusses the significance of the Zend-Avesta, and points out the role of mythology and epic narratives, emphasizing how these aspects continue to shape modern Persian literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Reed, Elizabeth A. (Elizabeth Armstrong), 1842-1915
EBook No.: 56248
Published: Dec 24, 2017
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Persian literature -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 13014671
Title: Persian Literature, Ancient and Modern
Note: Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by KD Weeks, David Starner, The Internet
Archive/American Libraries and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This book was
produced from images made available by the HathiTrust
Digital Library.)
Summary: "Persian Literature, Ancient and Modern" by Elizabeth A. Reed is a comprehensive historical account of Persian literature written in the late 19th century. The work explores the origins, evolution, and significant milestones of Persian literary traditions from ancient times through to modernity, delving into both poetry and prose. Reed organizes the content into chronological divisions, highlighting key periods, influential works, and notable figures in Persian literature. The opening of the book sets a scholarly tone, addressing the historical foundations of Persian literature. Reed speaks to how Persian literary culture developed from the influences of ancient civilizations, such as Babylon and Assyria, and describes the interplay between conquest and cultural assimilation that enriched the Persian literary landscape. She introduces the origins of early Persian texts, discusses the significance of the Zend-Avesta, and points out the role of mythology and epic narratives, emphasizing how these aspects continue to shape modern Persian literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Reed, Elizabeth A. (Elizabeth Armstrong), 1842-1915
EBook No.: 56248
Published: Dec 24, 2017
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Persian literature -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.