In the Dragon's Claws: The Story of Rostam & Esfandiyar from the Persian Book of Kings

Autori

• Firdausi

Parametri

• 144 pagine
• 6 ore di lettura

• Classici
• Favole, Miti, Leggende
• Narrativa
• Poesia
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

The narrative explores the tragic relationship between Esfandiyar, the heir to the throne, and Rostam, Iran's greatest hero. After a victorious campaign, Esfandiyar expects his father, Goshtasp, to abdicate in his favor but is instead tasked with capturing Rostam. This command reveals a deep conflict, as Esfandiyar recognizes it as a dangerous ploy, yet feels compelled to obey. The story critiques the exploitation of heroism for selfish royal ambitions, highlighting a modern skepticism about traditional values in Ferdowsi's epic.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1999

(In brossura)