The Medieval Reception of Firdausī's Shāhnāma: The Ardashīr Cycle as a Mirror for Princes

Based on a broad survey of the reception of Firdausī’s Shāhnāma in medieval times, this dissertation argues that Firdausī’s oeuvre was primarily perceived as a book of wisdom and advice for kings and courtly élites. The medieval reception of the Shāhnāma is clearly manifested in the comments of medi...

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Main Author: Askari, Nasrin
Other Authors: Subtelny, Maria Eva
Language:en_ca
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1807/35768