A Story of Conquest and Adventure

A Story of Conquest and Adventure The Large Far.marzn.me - Iranian Studies Series

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Publisher's Synopsis

The Large Far.marzn.me (Far.marzn.me-ye bozorg), a poem from the Persian epic cycle dated to the late eleventh century, is hereby published for the first time in an English translation, in prose. The story tells how Far.marz, a son of the famous Sh.hn.me hero Rostam, conquers several provinces of India, before setting off on an extensive voyage over sea and land, leading his troops through a number of hazardous situations in various fictional countries. As a true epic hero, he displays his prowess in battle and in single combat against men, demons and various ferocious animals, in addition to experiencing a number of marvelous and romantic adventures.

Book information

ISBN: 9789087282721
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
Imprint: Leiden University Press
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 258
Weight: 424g
Height: 154mm
Width: 234mm
Spine width: 22mm