Farsi Commentary on Shahnameh (Volume Eight): A Critical Edition with Line-by-Line Notes Edited by Mehri Behfar

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Farsi Commentary on Shahnameh (Volume Eight), edited by Mehri Behfar (443 pages), is a critical edition with line-by-line notes based on a careful comparison of major Shahnameh manuscripts to produce an authoritative text. Each verse is analyzed with detailed grammatical, semantic, and stylistic commentary that deepens understanding. The volume also explores the etymology of key words, offering valuable insights for linguistic and literary research. Characters, themes, and narrative elements are examined within their broader epic context. Behfar’s meticulous approach brings clarity even to the most complex passages. This edition is an indispensable resource for scholars and devoted readers of classical Persian literature.

• Pages: 448
• Genre: Classical Persian Literature • Epic Poetry • Textual Criticism
• Book Cover Type: Hardcover
• Language(s): Persian
• ISBN: 9786004905893
• Persian Title: کتاب شاهنامهٔ فردوسی (دفتر هشتم) / تصحیح انتقادی و شرح یکایک ابیات

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