A joyful mythical ride through the intimate and powerful stories of the Persian legendary landscape.
From such texts as the Shah Nameh (the Persian Book of Kings), The Rubaiyat, The Divan and the Flower Garden of The Gulistan come ancient tales of a civilization that once stretched across the known world. Find here the wonderful stories of the magical bird the Simurgh, the Seven Labours of Rustem, the evil demon onager-giant Akwa'n Di'w and the tragic romance of Laili and Majnun. Persian literature is amongst the most beautiful and inventive of all cultures, offering a joyful read of creation, love and conquest.
