The Heroines of Ancient Persia - Paperback

by Bapsy Pavry (Author)

Originally published in 1930, this book presents fourteen stories from Ferdowsi's Shahnama, all involving women. Fourteen manuscript illustrations are incorporated throughout the text, together with notes and a bibliography. All stories are translated into English. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the literature and history of Ancient Persia.