The Epic of Kings, Hero Tales of Ancient Persia. By Firdausi. Full Audiobook
"The Epic of Kings" is an epic poem written by the Persian poet Ferdowsi between 966 and 1010 AD. It is also known as "Shahnameh" which means "Book of Kings". The book is a historical and mythological account of the Persian Empire from the creation of the world until the Islamic conquest of Persia in the 7th century. It is divided into three parts: the mythical, heroic, and historical ages. The mythical age covers the creation of the world and the first kings of Persia. The heroic age is the longest section of the book and covers the reigns of the most famous Persian kings, including Feraydun, Zahhak, Jamshid, and Alexander the Great. The historical age covers the Sassanid dynasty and the Arab conquest of Persia.
The book is written in Persian and consists of 62 stories, 990 chapters, and over 50,000 couplets. It is considered one of the greatest works of Persian literature and has been translated into many languages. The book is not only a literary masterpiece but also a valuable historical document that provides insight into the culture, religion, and politics of ancient Persia.
The book is full of fascinating characters and stories. One of the most famous stories is the tale of Rostam and Sohrab. Rostam is a legendary Persian hero who is tricked into killing his own son, Sohrab, in battle. The story is a tragic tale of love, betrayal, and sacrifice. Another famous story is the tale of Zahhak, a tyrant king who is overthrown by the hero Feraydun. Zahhak is depicted as a symbol of evil and tyranny, while Feraydun is a symbol of justice and righteousness.
In conclusion, "The Epic of Kings" is a masterpiece of Persian literature that tells the story of the Persian Empire from its creation to its downfall. It is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the culture, religion, and politics of ancient Persia. The book is full of fascinating characters and stories that continue to captivate readers to this day. I hope this summary was helpful!.
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00:00:00 The Shahs Of Old
00:18:51 Feridoun
00:45:56 Zal
00:57:24 Zal And Rudabeh
01:35:36 Rustem
02:00:47 The March Into Mazinderan
02:42:06 Kai Kaous Committeth More Follies
02:59:07 Rustem And Sohrab
04:00:25 Saiawush
04:37:27 The Return Of Kai Khosrau
05:05:31 Firoud
05:35:04 The Vengeance Of Kai Khosrau
05:50:15 Byzun And Manijeh
06:19:25 The Defeat Of Afrasiyab
06:29:25 The Passing Of Kai Khosrau
06:55:20 Isfendiyar
07:10:04 Rustem And Isfendiyar
07:41:09 The Death of Rustem
