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Alexander the Great in the Persian Tradition: History, Myth and Legend in Medieval Iran
Contributor(s): Manteghi, Haila (Author)

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 ISBN: 1838602062     ISBN-13: 9781838602062
Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company
OUR PRICE: $49.30  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 2019
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BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Middle Eastern
- History | Middle East - Iran
- Literary Criticism | Medieval
Series: Library of Medieval Studies
Physical Information: 0.59" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" L (0.72 lbs) 272 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Middle East
- Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453)
Features: Bibliography
 
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Publisher Description:
Alexander the Great (356-333 BC) was transformed into a legend by all those he met, leaving an enduring tradition of romances across the world. Aside from its penetration into every language of medieval Europe, the Alexander romance arguably had its greatest impact in the Persian language.Haila Manteghi here offers a complete survey of that deep tradition, ranging from analysis of classical Persian poetry to popular romances and medieval Arabic historiography. She explores how the Greek work first entered the Persian literary tradition and traces the development of its influence, before revealing the remarkable way in which Alexander became as central to the Persian tradition as any other hero or king. And, importantly, by focusing on the often-overlooked early medieval Persian period, she also demonstrates that a positive view of Alexander developed in Arabic and Persian literature before the Islamic era. Drawing on an impressive range of sources in various languages - including Persian, Arabic and Greek - Manteghi provides a profound new contribution to the study of the Alexander romances.Beautifully written and with vibrant literary motifs, this book is important reading for all those with an interest in Alexander, classical and medieval Persian history, the early Islamic world and classical reception studies.

Contributor Bio(s): Manteghi, Haila: - Haila Manteghi is a lecturer at the University of Munster. She is an expert in the Persian legacy and legend of Alexander the Great.
 
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