A Literary History of Persia [Paperback]

Volume Two of A Literary History of Persia looks at the early medieval period and in particular on the poet Saadi (11841283).A Literary History of Persia remains a classic work in English on the subject. Spanning four volumes it concentrates on Persian literature, but it also surveys many aspects of Persian culture from pre-history to the twentieth century. Volume two looks at the early medieval period and in particular on the poet Saadi (11841283).A Literary History of Persia remains a classic work in English on the subject. Spanning four volumes it concentrates on Persian literature, but it also surveys many aspects of Persian culture from pre-history to the twentieth century. Volume two looks at the early medieval period and in particular on the poet Saadi (11841283).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 9351020) a highly revered poet. Volume two looks at the early medieval period and in particular on the poet Saadi (11841283). Volume three focuses on the Tartar Dominion (12651502) 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.1. Retrospective and introductory; 2. The Ghaznawi period, until the death of Sultan Mahmud; 3. The Early Seljuq period, from the rise of Tughril Beg till the death of Malikshah, including the origin of the order of the Assassins; 4. The literature of the early Seljuq period: the Nidhamu'l-Mulk and his contemporaries; 5. The period of Sanjar and his brothers; 6. The four great poets oflc,