The Epic of Kings: Stories Retold from Firdusi (1883)

The Epic of Kings is a book originally published in 1883, written by Helen Zimmern. It is a retelling of stories from the Persian epic Shahnameh (The Book of Kings), written by the poet Firdusi. The book is divided into three parts, each containing a selection of stories from the epic. The first part covers the reigns of the legendary kings, including Keyumars, Hushang, and Tahmures. The second part covers the reigns of the historical kings, including Cyrus the Great, Darius, and Alexander the Great. The third part covers the reigns of the Persian kings after the Arab conquest, including Yazdgerd III and the rise of Islam. The stories are told in a narrative style and include themes of heroism, love, betrayal, and tragedy. The book is considered a classic in Persian literature and provides a fascinating insight into the history and culture of ancient Persia.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.