Brill Shahnama Studies III: The Reception of the Shahnama

Explore the historical impact of one of the most significant works of Persian literature with Shahnama Studies III: The Reception of the Shahnama. This volume, part of the Studies in Persian Cultural History series (Volume 12), provides fresh perspectives on how the Book of Kings, composed by the poet Firdausi in the 10th-11th century, has been received and interpreted over time. Authored by distinguished scholars Gabrielle van den Berg and Charles Melville, this book brings together academic expertise to examine the cultural legacy of Firdausi's masterpiece. Van den Berg, a Senior University Lecturer in the Cultural History of Central Asia and Iran, and Melville, a Professor of Persian History at Cambridge, offer deep scholarly insights into the history and traditions of the region. This text is an essential resource for students, historians, and researchers interested in Persian cultural history, classical literature, and the oral traditions of Central Asia. It provides a detailed look at how this epic poem has shaped and been shaped by the societies of eastern Iran and beyond.