The Epic Of Kings: Stories Retold From Firdusi (1883)

by Helen Zimmern

Book Overview

The Epic of Kings: Stories Retold from Firdusi is a book written by Helen Zimmern in 1883. It is a retelling of the famous Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, also known as the Book of Kings, which was written by the poet Firdusi in the 10th century. The book contains stories of ancient Persian kings and heroes, including Cyrus the Great, Alexander the Great, and Rustam, the legendary hero of Persia. The stories are told in a narrative style that is...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120877628
• ISBN13: 9781120877628
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"