PERSIAN Flashcards
It is one of the world’s oldest and richest literary traditions. It has a long and illustrious history dating back to the ancient Persian Empire and encompasses a wide range of genres and forms, including poetry, prose, and drama.
Persian literature
It is considered the jewel of Persian literature. It is characterized by its beauty, elegance, and depth of emotion. Some of the most famous Persian poets include Ferdowsi, Rumi, Hafez, Saadi, and Omar Khayyam.
Persian poetry
The most famous epic poem in Persian literature is the “BLANK” or “Book of Kings,” written by Ferdowsi in the 10th century. It is an epic retelling of the history of Persia, from its mythical origins to the Arab conquest.
Shahnameh
It is known for its richly descriptive and imaginative language. One of the most famous works of Persian prose is “The Conference of the Birds” by Farid ud-Din Attar, a 12th-century allegorical tale about the journey of a group of birds in search of their king.
Persian prose
A mystical branch of Islam, has had a profound influence on Persian literature. Many Persian poets, such as Rumi and Hafez, were also Sufi mystics, and their poetry reflects their spiritual insights and experiences.
Sufism
It has a long history dating back to the medieval period. The most famous form of Persian drama is the ta’zieh, a passion play that commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad
Persian drama
BLANK, also spelled as Firdawsi or Ferdousi, was a Persian poet who lived from around 940-1020 CE.
He is most famous for his epic poem, the “Shahnameh” or “Book of Kings,” which is considered one of the greatest works of Persian literature.
Ferdowsi
The “BLANK” is an epic retelling of the history of Persia, from its mythical origins to the Arab conquest. It tells the story of the Persian kings and heroes, their battles and conquests, and their struggles against evil and tyranny.
Shahnameh
He was a Persian poet, mathematician, and philosopher who lived from around 1048-1131 CE. He is most famous for his collection of poems known as the “Rubaiyat,” which has become one of the most beloved works of Persian literature.
Omar Khayyam
The “BLANK” is a collection of quatrains, or four-line poems, that express Khayyam’s thoughts on life, love, and the nature of the universe.
Rubaiyat
He was also a mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and geometry.
Khayyam
