Alexander the Great in the Persian tradition : history, myth and legend in medieval Iran

Alexander the Great in the Persian tradition : history, myth and legend in medieval Iran /

"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. Hai...

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Main Author: Manteghi, Haila (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London : I.B. Tauris, 2018
Series:Library of medieval studies ; v. 8.
Subjects:
Alexander, > the Great, > 356 B.C.-323 B.C. > In literature.
Alexander, > the Great, > 356 B.C.-323 B.C. > Romances > History and criticism.
Achaemenid dynasty, > 559-330 B.C.
Persian literature > Themes, motives.
Literature and folklore > Iran.
Literature and history > Iran.
Iran > History > To 640.
Literary criticism.
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