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100 1 _aReed, Elizabeth A.
_q(Elizabeth Armstrong),
_d1842-1915
245 1 0 _aPersian Literature, Ancient and Modern
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-12-24
508 _aProduced by KD Weeks, David Starner, The Internet Archive/American Libraries and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"Persian Literature, Ancient and Modern" by Elizabeth A. Reed is a comprehensive historical account of Persian literature written in the late 19th century. The work explores the origins, evolution, and significant milestones of Persian literary traditions from ancient times through to modernity, delving into both poetry and prose. Reed organizes the content into chronological divisions, highlighting key periods, influential works, and notable figures in Persian literature. The opening of the book sets a scholarly tone, addressing the historical foundations of Persian literature. Reed speaks to how Persian literary culture developed from the influences of ancient civilizations, such as Babylon and Assyria, and describes the interplay between conquest and cultural assimilation that enriched the Persian literary landscape. She introduces the origins of early Persian texts, discusses the significance of the Zend-Avesta, and points out the role of mythology and epic narratives, emphasizing how these aspects continue to shape modern Persian literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPersian literature -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56248
999 _c97079
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