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100	1		_aOuseley, William, _d1767-1842
245	1	4	_aThe Bakhtyār Nāma: A Persian Romance
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2019-09-17
508			_aE-text prepared by Richard Tonsing, Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520			_a"The Bakhtyār Nāma: A Persian Romance" by William Ouseley and W. A. Clouston is a collection of Persian romantic tales written in the late 19th century, specifically aimed at English readers. This engaging work of fiction introduces readers to the story of Bakhtyār, a young man of noble birth raised by robbers, who faces wrongful accusations and strives to prove his innocence while navigating the intrigues of royal court life. The narrative intricately weaves themes of fate, loyalty, and the quest for justice amidst compelling character developments and challenges. The opening of "The Bakhtyār Nāma" sets the stage for a dramatic tale of royalty and treachery. It begins with the backstory of King Āzādbakht, who is forced to flee his kingdom with his pregnant queen due to a usurper, ultimately abandoning their newborn son at a well in the desert. The child is adopted by a band of robbers and grows into a formidable youth named Bakhtyār. As Bakhtyār proves his valor and is eventually placed in a position of trust within the royal court, he is targeted by jealous viziers who plot his downfall. From the outset, the narrative builds tension as Bakhtyār faces grave accusations, propelling him into a series of challenges that unveil deeper insights into honor, deception, and the trials of both fate and fortune. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPersian poetry -- Translations into English
700	1		_aClouston, W. A. _q(William Alexander), _d1843-1896
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60316
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