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The Tragedy of Sohrab and Rostam: From the Persian National Epic, the Shahname of Abdol-Qasem Ferdowsi (Publications on the Near East, University of Washington) (edit title)

Abu'l-Qāsim Firdawsī (Author) (edit contributors)

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The tyrannical monster Zahhak upon whose shoulder grew serpents that feasted daily on the brains of Iran's youth; the giant hero Rostam who vanquished entire armies with his immense strength and military prowess; the inept Shah Kay Kavus whose greed and vanity brought incessant warfare and... read more

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  1. Abu'l-Qāsim Firdawsī (Author)

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