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In the Dragon's Claws: The Story of Rostam & Esfandiyar from the Persian Book of Kings

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The narrative explores the tragic relationship between Esfandiyar, the heir to the throne, and Rostam, Iran's greatest hero. After a victorious campaign, Esfandiyar expects his father, Goshtasp, to abdicate in his favor but is instead tasked with capturing Rostam. This command reveals a deep conflict, as Esfandiyar recognizes it as a dangerous ploy, yet feels compelled to obey. The story critiques the exploitation of heroism for selfish royal ambitions, highlighting a modern skepticism about traditional values in Ferdowsi's epic.

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In the Dragon's Claws: The Story of Rostam & Esfandiyar from the Persian Book of Kings, Firdausi

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Jaar van publicatie
1999
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Titel
In the Dragon's Claws: The Story of Rostam & Esfandiyar from the Persian Book of Kings
Taal
Engels
Auteurs
Firdausi
Jaar van publicatie
1999
Formaat
Paperback
Aantal pagina's
144
ISBN13
9780934211567
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Beoordeling
4,1 van 5
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The narrative explores the tragic relationship between Esfandiyar, the heir to the throne, and Rostam, Iran's greatest hero. After a victorious campaign, Esfandiyar expects his father, Goshtasp, to abdicate in his favor but is instead tasked with capturing Rostam. This command reveals a deep conflict, as Esfandiyar recognizes it as a dangerous ploy, yet feels compelled to obey. The story critiques the exploitation of heroism for selfish royal ambitions, highlighting a modern skepticism about traditional values in Ferdowsi's epic.