Description: Hakim Abu Al-Qasem Mansoor Ferdowsi (940-1020?) is best remembered today for the epic poem the Shahnameh, or "Book Of Kings." Born in Toos, Ferdowsi is said to have begun writing the poem in order to pay his only child's bridal dowry. It was commissioned by the Samanid princes of Khorasan, who were the chief instigators of the revival of Persian cultural traditions after the Arab conquest of the seventh century. An important feature of this work is that, even though the Arabic language was considered the main language of science and literature at the time, Ferdowsi used only Persian in his masterpiece. As Ferdowsi himself said, "The Persian language is revived by this work." It is part of the reason why many Persians know at least part of this poem by heart and it is still frequently read and recited today. The poem was completed in CE 1010; the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has named the year 2010 in Ferdowsi's honor to mark the millennial anniversary of his masterpiece. Bizhan and Manizha is one story from the Shahnameh. It has 74 pages of English text and 50 pages of Persian text along with one Persian miniature illustration. It is excellent for cross-cultural studies or an introduction to Persian history. Translated into English by Fatemeh Soltani Yekta; Banafsheh Keynoush, ed. Illustrations by Salashoor, with calligraphy by Majid-e-Fedaye Manesh. Condition: New. Each volume hardcover with dust jacket; most hardcover books this publisher may have a binding imperfection.This is a facsimile illuminated manuscript, which means every text page has a floral border that contains animals and birds, such as peacock, deer, the legendary bird Simorgh carrying Rustam's baby, a pegasus (winged horse), snake, tiger, swan and bird of paradise. It also has a portrait of the author, Ferdowsi. All sales are final. No returns or exchanges are accepted. Please do not make offers. If your feedback rating is below 10, we may contact you for additional verification.
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Book Title: Bizhan and Manizha
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Format: Hardcover
Type: Literature
Features: Dust Jacket
Author: Hakim Ferdowsi
Publication Year: 2007
Language: English
Publisher: Atelie Honar
Cultural Region: Persian Literature
Literary Period/Movement: Medieval
