The Heroines of Ancient Persia
Stories Retold from the Shahnama of Firdausi

Originally published in 1930, this book presents fourteen stories from Ferdowsi's Shahnama, all involving women. Fourteen manuscript illustrations are incorporated throughout the text, together with notes and a bibliography. All stories are translated into English. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the literature and history of Ancient Persia.

Preface; List of illustrations; Transcription and pronunciation; 1. Firduasi and the Shahnama; 2. Faranak; 3. Shahrinaz and Arnawaz; 4. Rudaba; 5. Tahmina; 6. Gurdafrid; 7. Farangis; 8. Manizha; 9. Katayun; 10. Humai and Bih Afrid; 11. Queen Humai; 12. Nahid; 13. Rushanak; 14. Gulnar; 15. Dilafruz-i-Farrukhpai; 16. Sapinud; 17. Gurdya; 18. Shirin; 19. Purandukht; 20. Azarmdukht; 21. Epilogue; Bibliography; Index.