A Literary History of Persia: 4 Volume Set - Hardcover

Browne, E.G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 070070406X ISBN 13: 9780700704064

Publisher: Routledge, 1999

Synopsis

Browne's famous work, first published in 1902, was the essential text on literary history in Persian studies for many years. As an overview of Persian literature from the earliest times until Firdawsi, it continues to be a valuable reference. Out of print for some time, it is now reissued as a library edition, in facsimile to capture the feel of the original edition.

About this title

Book Description:

A Literary History of Persia remains a classic work in English on the subject. Spanning four volumes it concentrates on Persian literature, but it also surveys many aspects of Persian culture from pre-history to the twentieth century. Volume one covers the period from the earliest periods of Persian history until Firdawsi (AD 935-1020) a highly revered poet.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 070070406X
• ISBN 13: 9780700704064
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 596