A Literary History of Persia 4 Volume Paperback Set: A Literary History of Persia: Volume IV - Modern Times (1500-1924): Volume 4
Cambridge University Press
Edition: Reissue, Bilingual, 7/23/2009
EAN 9780521116893, ISBN10: 0521116899
Paperback, 580 pages, 21.6 x 14 x 3.7 cm
Language: English
Nearly a hundred years since its publication, E. G. Browne's A Literary History of Persia remains a classic work in English on the subject. Spanning four volumes, it took Browne over 25 years to write and whilst it concentrates on Persian literature, it surveys many aspects of Persian culture from pre-history to the twentieth century. Volume one covers the period from the earliest periods of Persian history until Firdawsi (AD 935–1020) a highly revered poet. Volume two looks at the early medieval period and in particular on the poet Saadi (1184–1283). Volume three focuses on the Tartar Dominion (1265–1502) and volume four 'Modern Times' covers from 1500 to 1924. A remarkable achievement upon first publication, Cambridge University Press is pleased to be able to bring its edition of this seminal work back into print.
Preface
Part I. An Outline of Persian History during the Last Four Centuries
1. Some general considerations on the Safawi dynasty
2. The creation of the Safawi power to 930/1524
3. Culmination and decline of the Safawi power, from Shah Tahmasp (AD 1524–1576) to Shah Husayn (AD 1694–1722)
4. An outline of the history of Persia during the last two centuries (AD 1722–1922)
Part II. Persian Verse during the Last Four Centuries
5. Some general considerations on the later and especially the religious poetry of the Persians
6. Poets of the classical tradition - pre-Qajar period (AD 1500–1800)
7. Poets of the Qajar period
Part III. Persian prose during the Last Four Centuries
8. The orthodox Shia Faith and its exponents, the Mujtahids and Mullas
9. prose writers until AD 1850
10. The most modern developments (AD 1850 onwards)
Index.