Literary History of Persia, Volume 1

Name: Literary History of Persia, Volume 1
Brand: Ibex Publishers (US)
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From Earliest Times until Firdwasi (to 1000 AD)

Written by Edward G Browne

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The classic work on the subject, A Literary History of Persia is still the standard work in the English language on Persia and her literature. It spans four volumes (2,256 pages) and took about twenty-five years to write. Although it concentrates on Persian literature, it also surveys all aspects of Persian culture from Iranian pre-history to the twentieth century. The remarkable freshness and liveliness of Browne's prose will astonish readers. In addition to being a work of reference it is book which may be read strictly for pleasure. J T P De Bruijn's new introduction surveys the history, significance and continued value of the work.

Edward Granville Browne (1862-1926) taught at Cambridge University and may be considered as the creator of what is now known as Iranian studies. A Literary History of Persia is his most important work.

ISBN-13: 9780936347622
Publisher: Ibex Publishers
Imprint: Ibex Publishers (US)
Publication date: 1 January 1997
Format: Hardback
Pages: 521
Dimensions: 155 x 230 mm
Illustrations: illus
Language: English