Author: Arsia RozegarPublisher:
ISBN: 9780692573501
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
An illustrated children's book based on an ancient Persian tale. Inspired by Ferdowsi's Shahnameh.
Shahnameh for Kids - the Story of Zal and Simorgh
Author: Arsia RozegarPublisher:
ISBN: 9780692573501
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
An illustrated children's book based on an ancient Persian tale. Inspired by Ferdowsi's Shahnameh.
Shahnameh for Kids - the Mighty Rostam
Author: Arsia RozegarPublisher:
ISBN: 9780999439302
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Join Rostam along with his loyal steed, Rakhsh, on their journey to rescue the Shah. An exciting hero's quest with dragons, monsters and more!Inspired by Ferdowsi's Persian Epic Poem, The Shahnameh.
Shahnameh
Author: FirdawsīPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780670034857
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 936
Book Description
A new translation of the late-tenth-century Persian epic follows its story of pre-Islamic Iran's mythic time of Creation through the seventh-century Arab invasion, tracing ancient Persia's incorporation into an expanding Islamic empire. 15,000 first printing.
Shanameh for Kids - the Bravery of Gordafarid
Author: Arsia RozegarPublisher:
ISBN: 9780999439333
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
When the brash warrior Sohraub and his army lay siege to the White Fortress, it's up to a lone heroine known as Gordafarid to find the courage to defend her people. Will she have what it takes to stop the mighty Sohraub? An empowering ancient Persian tale inspired by Ferdowsi's epic poem, The Shahnameh now an illustrated children's book.
The Phoenix of Persia
Author: Sally Pomme ClaytonPublisher: Tiny Owl Publishing
ISBN: 9781910328439
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
In a bustling marketplace in Iran, a traditional storyteller regales her audience with the tale of Prince Zal and the Simorgh. High up on the Mountain of Gems lives the Simorgh, a wise phoenix whose flapping wings disperse the seeds of life across the world. When King Sam commands that his long-awaited newborn son Zal be abandoned because of his white hair, the Simorgh adopts the baby and raises him alongside her own chicks and teaches him everything she knows. But when the king comes to regret his actions, Prince Zal will learn that the most important lesson of all is forgiveness. In this special edition, the story has been set to music, with each instrument representing a different character. You can download music composed by Amir Eslami (ney), Nilufar Habibian (qanun), Saeid Kord Mafi (santur), and Arash Moradi (tanbur). The music accompanies Sally Pomme Clayton's stunning narration of this classic tale from the Shahnameh.
Shahnameh
Author: Elizabeth LairdPublisher: Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 9781847804976
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Shahnameh is a collection of stories and myths from ancient Iran, filled with kings, heroes, princesses, magical animals and demons. Written as an epic poem by the poet Ferdowsi in the 10th century, it is one of the great classics of Persian literature. The tales include the Simurgh, the giant bird who brings up an orphaned king in her nest on a craggy rock, wicked King Zahhak with his man-eating snakes, and above all the story of the great hero Rustam and his son Sohrab.Elizabeth Laird is passionate about bringing this great epic poem to the children of western cultures, as well as retelling it for Iranian children living in the West.
Arash the Archer: A Story from Ancient Persia
Author: Shahriar BourbourPublisher:
ISBN: 9780615488233
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Arash lives in the city of Ray in ancient Persia. At the age of twelve he is a capable archer. His dream is to shoot an arrow far enough to mark the border between the rival empires of Persia and Tooran. He believes that Simorgh the Queen of Birds has given him a message in the form of a riddle that will help him achieve his dream. But he is unaware that Ahriman the Devil and his Deevs are plotting against him. This book is inspired by the ancient story of Arash the Swift Arrow who with a single shot sent an arrow all the way to the Oxus River and marked the border between Persia and her rival empire of Tooran. The story introduces several other characters of Persian mythology including King Hooshang, Simorgh, Zahak, Ahriman and his Deevs, as well as the Zoroastrian philosophy of the constant battle between Good and Evil, to an audience of 8 to 12 year olds. Children with or without Persian heritage, might be more attracted to the mystery and intrigue in which the heroes are children their own age. 2nd edition includes references for further reading.
Quest for the Simurgh
Author: Marva DasefPublisher:
ISBN: 9780578004990
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
The village magician, Wafa, has gone missing. His star pupil Faiza thinks he has left a clue for her on a page of the Magicalis Bestialis. With the page open and marked with an X, she believes Wafa is telling them to seek out the Simurgh, the mythical birds who possess all the knowledge of the universe. She convinces her three classmates that they must seek the help of the Simurgh to find their teacher. She leads the boys on a difficult journey into the mountains in search of the elusive birds. A strange little man becomes their guide. However, they do not know he is a spirit leading them toward a battle between good and evil. Spirits, gods, and demons confront the four friends, who are being set up by the otherworldly forces for a much larger task than finding their teacher. The students were chosen to take sides in the battle which might spell the end of the world: a battle between the demons and the spirits.
The Parrot and the Merchant
Author: Marjan VafaianPublisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9353054702
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Mah Jahan, a rich merchant woman, collects birds in cages. But when she brings back a gift for one of them, she learns a surprising lesson. This exquisitely illustrated story is an enchanting fable exploring how hard it is to let go of someone you love and give them freedom. Retold for modern-day readers, this classic tale by Rumi is brought to life by the award-winning illustrator Marjan Vafaian.
A Social History of Iranian Cinema, Volume 2
Author: Hamid NaficyPublisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822347741
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Social history of Iranian cinema that explores cinema's role in creating national identity and contextualizes Iranian cinema within an international arena.