Selim, The Nasakchi, A Persian Tale: In Verse (1867)

By Charles Hetherington

Book Overview

""Selim, The Nasakchi, A Persian Tale: In Verse"" is a book written by Charles Hetherington and published in 1867. The book is a narrative poem that tells the story of Selim, a skilled archer and warrior who serves as a Nasakchi, or a royal guard, in the court of a Persian king. The story follows Selim as he faces various challenges and adventures, including battles with enemies and encounters with magical creatures. Along the way, Selim learns important lessons about loyalty, courage, and honor.The book is set in a mythical version of ancient Persia and is written in a style that reflects the romanticism of the Victorian era. The poem is divided into several parts, each of which tells a different episode in Selim's life. The language is rich and descriptive, with vivid imagery and metaphors that bring the story to life.Overall, ""Selim, The Nasakchi, A Persian Tale: In Verse"" is a classic work of literature that offers a glimpse into the culture and mythology of Persia. It is a timeless tale of adventure, heroism, and self-discovery that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116484458X
• ISBN13: 9781164844587
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"