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Alexander the Great in the Persian tradition :

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1786723662

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9781786723666

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1788310306

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9781786733665

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9781788310307

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bc1010783

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Alexander the Great in the Persian tradition :

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[Book]

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history, myth and legend in medieval Iran /

First Statement of Responsibility

Haila Manteghi.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

London :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

I.B. Tauris,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

[2018]

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource (xiii, 256 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) :

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illustrations (chiefly color)

Series Title

Library of medieval studies ;

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8

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-250) and index.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Cover; Author Biography; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; List of Tables; List of Plates; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; A Review of Key Secondary Sources on the Alexander Romance; 1. Greek and Syriac Versions of the Alexander Romance and their Development in the East; The Greek Background; Syriac Sources Relevant to this Study; The Development of the Alexander Romance in the East; 2. Alexander the Great and the Legacy of Sasanian Historiography; Introduction; Arabic Sources and Historical Tradition in Pre-Islamic Iran; The KhudÄ#x81;ynÄ#x81;mag: Content and Sources

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Alexander the Great in the KhudÄ#x81;ynÄ#x81;magConclusion: The Origin and Development of the Alexander Romance in the Arabo-Persian Tradition; 3. Alexander the Great in the ShÄ#x81;hnÄ#x81;ma of FirdawsÄ«; Sources and Content of the ShÄ#x81;hnÄ#x81;ma; Summary of the Alexander Romance in the ShÄ#x81;hnÄ#x81;ma; Distinguishing Characteristics and Motifs of FirdawsÄ«â#x80;#x99;s Alexander Romance; Syriac Materials in the ShÄ#x81;hnÄ#x81;ma; Conclusion: FirdawsÄ«â#x80;#x99;s Sources and his Portrayal of Alexander; 4. Alexander in the IskandarnÄ#x81;ma of Niáº#x93;Ä#x81;mÄ« GanjavÄ« (1141â#x80;#x93;1209)

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Literary and Historical Contexts of Alexanderâ#x80;#x99;s Personality in Niáº#x93;Ä#x81;mÄ«â#x80;#x99;s SharafnÄ#x81;maAlexanderâ#x80;#x99;s Birth and Early Years in Niáº#x93;Ä#x81;mÄ«â#x80;#x99;s SharafnÄ#x81;ma; Of Banquets and Battles (bazm u razm): Alexander as a Warrior; The Further Adventures of Alexander: Journeys to China, Russia, India and the Land of Darkness; Conclusion; 5. Alexander in the IqbÄ#x81;lnÄ#x81;ma of Niáº#x93;Ä#x81;mÄ« GanjavÄ«; Introduction; Alexander in Wisdom Literature; Alexander in the DhÅ«â#x80;#x99;l-Qarnayn Tradition; Mirabilia: Alexander and the Marvels of the World; Conclusion; Conclusion; The Genesis of the Persian Alexander Romance

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The ShÄ#x81;hnÄ#x81;ma of FirdawsÄ«The IskandarnÄ#x81;ma of Niáº#x93;Ä#x81;mÄ« GanjavÄ«; Appendix. Summary of the Syriac Alexander Romance; Notes; Bibliography; Index

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"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. Haila Manteghi here offers a complete survey of that deep tradition, ranging from analysis of classical Persian poetry to popular romances and medieval Arabic historiography. She explores how the Greek work first entered the Persian literary tradition and traces the development of its influence, before revealing the remarkable way in which Alexander became as central to the Persian tradition as any other hero or king. And, importantly, by focusing on the often-overlooked early medieval Persian period, she also demonstrates that a positive view of Alexander developed in Arabic and Persian literature before the Islamic era. Drawing on an impressive range of sources in various languages - including Persian, Arabic and Greek - Manteghi provides a profound new contribution to the study of the Alexander romances. Beautifully written and with vibrant literary motifs, this book is important reading for all those with an interest in Alexander, classical and medieval Persian history, the early Islamic world and classical reception studies."--Bloomsbury Publishing

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Alexander the Great (356-333 BC) was transformed into 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. Haila Manteghi here offers a complete survey of that deep tradition, ranging from analysis of classical Persian poetry to popular romances and medieval Arabic historiography. She explores how the Greek work first entered the Persian literary tradition and traces the development of its influence, before revealing the remarkable way in which Alexander become as central to the Persian tradition as any other hero or king. And, importantly, by focusing on the often-overlooked early medieval Persian period, she also demonstrates that a positive view of Alexander developed in Arabic and Persian literature before the Islamic era. Drawing on an impressive range of sources in various languages--including Persian, Arabic and Greek--Manteghi provides a profound new contribution to the study of the Alexander Romances--back cover.

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5313616

Title

Alexander the Great in the Persian tradition.

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1788310306

Achaemenid dynasty,559-330 B.C.

Alexander,356 B.C.-323 B.C.-- In literature.

Alexander,356 B.C.-323 B.C.-- Romances-- History and criticism.

Achaemenid dynasty,559-330 B.C.

Alexander,356 B.C.-323 B.C.

Literature and folklore-- Iran.

Literature and history-- Iran.

Persian literature-- Themes, motives.

Littérature et folklore-- Iran.

Littérature et histoire-- Iran.

Littérature persane-- Thèmes, motifs.

HISTORY-- Civilization.

Literature and folklore.

Literature and history.

Literature.

Persian literature-- Themes, motives.

Romances.

Iran, History, To 640.

Iran, Histoire, Jusqu'à 651.

Iran.

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Manteghi, Haila

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20221009161402.0

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