Sohrab and Rustum with Other Poems

by Matthew Arnold

Book Overview

Sohrab and Rustum with Other Poems by Matthew Arnold is a collection of poems that includes the titular epic poem, as well as several other shorter works. The main poem tells the story of the legendary Persian warrior Rustum and his unwitting confrontation with his own son, Sohrab, whom he had abandoned as a child. The poem explores themes of family, identity, and the futility of war. The other poems in the collection cover a range of topics, including...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417926988
• ISBN13: 9781417926985
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"