Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings

Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings by Abolqasem Ferdowsi, translated by Dick Davis with a foreword by Azar Nafisi.

One of the world's greatest works of literature, the Shahnameh is the national epic of Iran — a monumental poem recounting the mythical and historical past of the Persian empire. This acclaimed translation by Dick Davis brings Ferdowsi's masterpiece to life in vivid, accessible prose and verse.

• Author: Abolqasem Ferdowsi
• Translator: Dick Davis
• Foreword by: Azar Nafisi
• Genre: Classic Literature / Epic Poetry / Persian Literature