Literary History of Persia, Volume 1 : From Earliest Times until Firdwasi (to 1000 AD)

The classic work on the subject, A Literary History of Persia is still the standard work in the English language on Persia and her literature.

It spans four volumes (2,256 pages) and took about twenty-five years to write.

Although it concentrates on Persian literature, it also surveys all aspects of Persian culture from Iranian pre-history to the twentieth century.

The remarkable freshness and liveliness of Browne's prose will astonish readers.

In addition to being a work of reference it is book which may be read strictly for pleasure.

J T P De Bruijn's new introduction surveys the history, significance and continued value of the work.