Books by Abolqasem Ferdowsi, abridged and translated by Dick Davis
Shahnameh
by Abolqasem Ferdowsi, abridged and translated by Dick Davis
The Shahnameh is an epic poetic rendition of what is generally described as the national myth of Iran. It is a creation which looks at mythical kings down into the historical period of the last two pre-Islamic dynasties. What Ferdowsi, the author of this poem, did at the cusp of the 11th century was put this monumental prose material into poetic form.
Interviews where books by Abolqasem Ferdowsi, abridged and translated by Dick Davis were recommended
The best books on Iranian History, recommended by Ali Ansari
A better understanding of Iran starts with a better understanding of the country’s history. Historian Ali Ansari talks us through some of the most influential works about Iranian history available in English.
