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100 1 _aRenninger, Elizabeth D.
245 1 4 _aThe Story of Rustem, and other Persian hero tales from Firdusi
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-09-01
505 0 _aIntroduction -- Kavah the blacksmith -- Feridoun the glorious -- Irij, a gentle hero -- Minuchir the avenger -- Zal of the white hair -- Rustem the wonder child -- Rustem the young warrior -- Rustem's seven labors, or adventures -- Rustem the Pehliva -- Rustem's romance -- Sohrab the youth -- Sohrab and the warrior maiden -- The wrath of Rustem -- Rustem the spy -- The combat of Sohrab against Rustem -- Siawush the Persian Sir Galahad -- Rustem the avenger -- How Gew helped a hero-prince unto a throne -- Later feats of Rustem -- Isfendiyar's seven labors, or Heft-Khan -- The combat of Isfendiyar against Rustem -- The death of Rustem.
508 _aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Story of Rustem and Other Persian Hero Tales from Firdusi" by Elizabeth D. Renninger is a collection of ancient Persian legends written in the early 20th century. This work compiles and retells tales from the famous epic Shah-Nameh, focusing on legendary figures like Rustem, Feridoun, and Zohak, among others. The stories explore themes of heroism, valor, justice, and tragedy within the rich tapestry of Persian mythology. At the start of this compilation, the narrative introduces a librarian who seeks to instill a sense of heroism in the boys of her neighborhood through storytelling. She narrates heroic tales, starting with well-known figures from different cultures, before turning her attention to the lesser-known heroes of Persia. The opening sections also highlight the significance of these tales for both the younger audience and older readers, as the author aspires to bring to light the adventures of Persian heroes like Rustem, the powerful warrior, amidst the struggles against evil figures. This introductory focus sets the stage for the epic retellings that follow, inviting readers into a world filled with courage and mythical grandeur. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChildren's stories
653 _aFirdawsi. Shahnamah -- Adaptations
653 _aHeroes -- Iran -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aRustam -- (Legendary character) -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aWilliams, J. L. S.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57827
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