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LoC No.: 35029568
Title: The Bakhtyār Nāma: A Persian Romance
Note: Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Richard Tonsing, Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "The Bakhtyār Nāma: A Persian Romance" by William Ouseley and W. A. Clouston is a collection of Persian romantic tales written in the late 19th century, specifically aimed at English readers. This engaging work of fiction introduces readers to the story of Bakhtyār, a young man of noble birth raised by robbers, who faces wrongful accusations and strives to prove his innocence while navigating the intrigues of royal court life. The narrative intricately weaves themes of fate, loyalty, and the quest for justice amidst compelling character developments and challenges. The opening of "The Bakhtyār Nāma" sets the stage for a dramatic tale of royalty and treachery. It begins with the backstory of King Āzādbakht, who is forced to flee his kingdom with his pregnant queen due to a usurper, ultimately abandoning their newborn son at a well in the desert. The child is adopted by a band of robbers and grows into a formidable youth named Bakhtyār. As Bakhtyār proves his valor and is eventually placed in a position of trust within the royal court, he is targeted by jealous viziers who plot his downfall. From the outset, the narrative builds tension as Bakhtyār faces grave accusations, propelling him into a series of challenges that unveil deeper insights into honor, deception, and the trials of both fate and fortune. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Clouston, W. A. (William Alexander), 1843-1896
Translator: Ouseley, William, 1767-1842
EBook No.: 60316
Published: Sep 17, 2019
Downloads: 43
Language: English
Subject: Persian poetry -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 35029568
Title: The Bakhtyār Nāma: A Persian Romance
Note: Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Richard Tonsing, Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "The Bakhtyār Nāma: A Persian Romance" by William Ouseley and W. A. Clouston is a collection of Persian romantic tales written in the late 19th century, specifically aimed at English readers. This engaging work of fiction introduces readers to the story of Bakhtyār, a young man of noble birth raised by robbers, who faces wrongful accusations and strives to prove his innocence while navigating the intrigues of royal court life. The narrative intricately weaves themes of fate, loyalty, and the quest for justice amidst compelling character developments and challenges. The opening of "The Bakhtyār Nāma" sets the stage for a dramatic tale of royalty and treachery. It begins with the backstory of King Āzādbakht, who is forced to flee his kingdom with his pregnant queen due to a usurper, ultimately abandoning their newborn son at a well in the desert. The child is adopted by a band of robbers and grows into a formidable youth named Bakhtyār. As Bakhtyār proves his valor and is eventually placed in a position of trust within the royal court, he is targeted by jealous viziers who plot his downfall. From the outset, the narrative builds tension as Bakhtyār faces grave accusations, propelling him into a series of challenges that unveil deeper insights into honor, deception, and the trials of both fate and fortune. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Clouston, W. A. (William Alexander), 1843-1896
Translator: Ouseley, William, 1767-1842
EBook No.: 60316
Published: Sep 17, 2019
Downloads: 43
Language: English
Subject: Persian poetry -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.