EPIC TALES: PERSIAN MYTHS AND TALES

TheShah Nameh(The Book of Kings),The Rubaiyat,The Divan, andThe Gulistan(The Flower Garden) are amongst the greatest works of Persia, containing some of the most beautiful, rich and diverse language in the literary world. They rival Dante’sDivine Comedy, India’sMahabharata, Sumeria’sEpic of Gilgameshand China’sDream of Red Mansionsin their cultural impact, bringing to life the tales, myths and philosophy of ancient and high-medieval Persia. A fabulous concoction of verse and prose, these classical Persian texts offer stories of creation, love, conquest and the simple joy of life.

TheFlame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Talescollections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories, the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.

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