Shahnama
Robert Hillenbrand
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Shahnama
Published
2017
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Pages
200
ISBN-13
9781315088044
Description
"Shahnama: The Visual Language of the Persian Book of Kings presents the first comprehensive examination of the interplay between text and image in the celebrated Persian national epic, the Shahnama, written by the poet Firdausi of Tus. The Shahnama is one of the longest poems ever composed and recounts the history of Iran from the dawn of time to the Muslim Arab conquests of the seventh century A.D. There is no Persian text, in prose or poetry, which has been so frequently and lavishly illustrated." "Offering insights through a range of varied art-historical approaches to the Shahnama, the essays in this volume reveal how the subtle alterations in text and image serve to document changes in taste and style and can be understood as reflections of the changing role of the national epic in the imagination of Iranians and the equally changing messages - often political in nature - which the familiar stories were made to convey over the centuries."--Jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Shahnama?
This edition of Shahnama has approximately 200 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Shahnama?
For most readers, Shahnama typically takes between 4h 10m and 2h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 50,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 50,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Shahnama?
The estimated word count for Shahnama is approximately 50,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Shahnama?
Shahnama was written by Robert Hillenbrand.
When was Shahnama published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.