Persian Language & Literature Shahnameh (The Epic of Kings) By: Hakim Abol Qasem Ferdowsi Tousi Translated by: Helen Zimmern 01- The Shah of Old Kaiumers first sat upon the throne of Persia, and was master of the world. He took up his ... 02- Feridoun Five hundred years did Feridoun rule the world, and might and virtue increased in the land ... 03- Zal Seistan, which is to the south of Iran, was ruled by Sam, the Pehliva, girt with might and glory, and, but for the grief that he was childless, his days were ... 04- Zal and Rodabeh When Rodabeh had listened to these words her heart burned with love for Zal, so that she could neither eat nor rest, and ... 05- Rostam And when Rodabeh beheld the babe, she smiled and said: Verily he shall be called Rostam ... 06- The March into the Mazanderan Kai Kaous seated him on the crystal throne, and the world was obedient to his will. But Ahriman was ... 07- Kai Kawous Committeth More Follies Whilom the fancy seized upon the Shah of Iran that he would visit his empire, and look face to ... 08- Rostam and Sohrab Give ear unto the combat of Sohrab against Rostam, though it be a tale replete with tears. 09- Saiawosh Now after many days there was born to her a son; he was of goodly mien, tall and strong, and the name that was given to him was Saiawosh. And Kai Kawous ... 10- The Return of Kai Khosrow In a little time it came about that there was born unto Ferangis, in the house of Piran, a son of the race of Saiawush. And Piran ... 11- Firoud But a little while had Kai Khosrow sat upon the throne of Iran, yet the world resounded with his fame, and all men ... 12- The Vengeance of Kai Khosrow Dire was the wailing among the army of Iran at their sore defeat, and they ... 13- Bijan and Manijeh Peace reigned again within the borders of Iran, and the sword slept in its scabbard, and Kai Khosrow ordered ... 14- The Defeat of Afrasiyab Mourning and sorrow filled the heart of Afrasiyab because of his defeat, and he pondered in his ... 15- The Passing of Kai Khosrau Now it came to pass as Kai Khosrow foretold. For Afrasiyab, when he learned the death of ... 16- Isfendiyar Lohrasp reigned in wisdom upon the crystal throne, and Iran was as wax ... 17- Rustem and Isfendiyar When a little while had been passed in feasting, Isfendiyar came before Goshtasp, his father, and demanded the fulfilment of ... 18- The Death of Rostam How shall a man escape from that which is written; How shall he flee from his destiny? By : Hakim Abol Qasem Ferdowsi Tousi Story of Ferdowsi and Shahnameh (The Epic of Kings)

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