History of Persian Literature

Author: Zhang Hongnian
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: The History of Persian Literature discusses the history of the rise and development of Dari Persian literature. Dari Persian emerged in the 9th century. The 10th to 15th centuries were its flourishing period. During this time, it produced world-renowned poets such as Firdausi, Omar Khayyam, Nizami, Saadi, Molavi, and Hafez. Their immortal masterpieces have long been translated into major languages worldwide, attracting the attention and admiration of literary enthusiasts across the globe. During Iran's Constitutional Movement from 1905 to 1911, Dari Persian literature reached another peak. Writers and poets of this period focused more on the suffering of the people and the fate of the nation. With their outstanding works, they inspired people to fight for freedom and independence. At the same time, the literary language of this period also changed. Works written in simple, vernacular language began to appear. This book focuses on introducing the Persian literature of the two periods mentioned above.