Rostam and Sohrab by Ferdowsi (English & Persian)

Rostam and Sohrab by Ferdowsi

The author of “Rostam and Sohrab” is Ferdowsi . The tragedy of Rostam and Sohrab forms part of the 10th-century Persian epic Shahnameh Book by the Persian poet Ferdowsi. It tells the tragic story of the heroes Rostam and his son, Sohrab. Rostam lived in Sistan, Iran, hero and one of the favorites of King Kaykavous. Once, following the traces of his lost horse, Rostam enters the kingdom of Samangan where he becomes the guest of the king during the search for his horse. There, Rostam meets princess Tahmina. She admires Rostam and knows of his reputation. She goes into his room at night and asks if he will give her a child and in return, she will bring his horse. Nine months later, she bears his child—a son, whom she later names Sohrab. A new war between Iran and Turan is on the horizon. By then, Sohrab has become known as the best fighter of Turan army. No one dares to fight with Rostam, so Sohrab is sent.