Samak the Ayyar: A Tale of Ancient Persia by Freydoon Rassouli (English) Hardcov

Description: Samak the Ayyar by Freydoon Rassouli, Jordan Mechner The adventures of Samak, a trickster-warrior hero of Persias thousand-year-old oral storytelling tradition, are beloved in Iran. Translated from the original Persian by Freydoon Rassouli and adapted by Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner, this timeless masterwork can now be enjoyed by English-speaking readers. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The adventures of Samak, a trickster-warrior hero of Persias thousand-year-old oral storytelling tradition, are beloved in Iran. Samak is an ayyar, a warrior who comes from the common people and embodies the ideals of loyalty, selflessness, and honor-a figure that recalls samurai, ronin, and knights yet is distinctive to Persian legend. His exploits-set against an epic background of palace intrigue, battlefield heroics, and star-crossed romance between a noble prince and princess-are as deeply rooted in Persian culture as are the stories of Robin Hood and King Arthur in the West. However, this majestic tale has remained little known outside Iran.Translated from the original Persian by Freydoon Rassouli and adapted by Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner, this timeless masterwork can now be enjoyed by English-speaking readers. A thrilling and suspenseful saga, Samak the Ayyar also offers a vivid portrait of Persia a thousand years ago. Within an epic quest narrative teeming with action and supernatural forces, it sheds light on the lives of ordinary people and their social worlds. This is the first complete English-language version of a treasure of world culture. The translation is grounded in the twelfth-century Persian text while paying homage to the dynamic culture of storytelling from which it arose. Author Biography Freydoon Rassouli is an artist, author, and translator whose books include Fusionart, Rumi Revealed, and The Book of Creativity. His artworks have been exhibited widely, and he painted two major street murals in Venice, California, and downtown Los Angeles.Jordan Mechner is a New York Times best-selling author, screenwriter, graphic novelist, and game designer. He is the creator of Prince of Persia, one of the worlds most successful video game franchises, which he also adapted as a feature film. His books include the Eisner-nominated graphic novel Templar (2013). Table of Contents IntroductionPart ISection 1: The Princess of Chin1. The Sun Prince2. The Mystery of the Ring3. The Witch Nurse4. A Minstrel Maiden5. The Witchs Dungeon6. The Viziers Son7. A Fatal BanquetSection 2: The Peoples Defenders 8. The Grave Robber9. The Prince of Machin10. Stone Alley11. Surrendering the Princess12. Refuge Among Warriors13. A Clash of Champions14. Samak and Atashak15. The TruceSection 3: Machin 16. An Impregnable Fortress17. Reinforcements18. In the Enemys City19. The Brothers20. Enemy Agents21. Rescue from Torture22. New FriendsSection 4: Falaki Fortress23. An Ocean of Warriors24. Victory and Defeat25. The Missing Princess26. A Brave Envoy27. The Wedding Thief28. Sorkhvards Secret29. Trail of a Lion30. Massacre in a Canyon31. Lovers ReunitedPart IISection 5: Zafron Plains32. Kings Bargain, Ayyars Dig33. A Royal Marriage34. Samak Fears for His Friends35. Newlyweds Abducted36. Battle of Princes37. A Watchmans Reward38. Samak Is CapturedSection 6: Twelve Canyons39. An Ayyars Daughter40. The Royal Ring41. The Ayyars of Twelve Canyons42. Rescued by Her Rival43. A Clan Divided44. A Double Rescue45. An Army Ambushed46. Wine for a Feast47. A Locked Gate48. Message from a PrincessSection 7: Guran Meadow49. An Ayyars Reward50. A Life for a Life51. In the Giants Lair52. Death of a Prince53. The Stone Warriors54. A Plate of Halvah55. Head of a HeroTo Be ContinuedGuide to Kingdoms and Characters Review This ancient Persian tale of adventure and romance comes to marvelous life in Jordan Mechners fluent, fast-paced rendering of Freydoon Rassoulis modern translation. Epic in its sweep and human passions, it conjures a captivating world of warriors, princesses, renegades, viziers and witches. A treasure of world literature to place beside Gilgamesh, The Odyssey and the Thousand and One Nights. -- Eric Jager, author of The Last Duel: A True Story of Trial by Combat in Medieval FranceThis medieval Persian romance which enjoys enormous popularity in the Persian-speaking world is translated in a very attractive way, following the Persian technique of storytelling. Conveying the spirit of the original, Mechner and Rassouli are an exceptional match to carry out this difficult task. Samak the Ayyar will attract a broad readership with different cultural backgrounds. -- Asghar Seyed-Gohrab, author of Courtly Riddles: Enigmatic Embellishments in Early Persian Poetry[F]ast-paced, exciting narratives which retain the interest of the readers and make them wish for more . . . highly recommended. * Asian Review of Books *The text while being very simple and close to spoken language is of particular interest due to the large number of rare and archaic Persian words. * Journal of South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies *The first major English-language rendering of these tales, Samak reveals a charmed world fit for a blockbuster HBO series, but more than that, it shows a sweep of heroism, betrayal, and friendship worthy of Gilgamesh or the Odyssey. -- Kevin Blankinship * Los Angeles Review of Books * Review Quote This medieval Persian romance which enjoys enormous popularity in the Persian-speaking world is translated in a very attractive way, following the Persian technique of storytelling. Conveying the spirit of the original, Mechner and Rassouli are an exceptional match to carry out this difficult task. Samak the Ayyar will attract a broad readership with different cultural backgrounds. Details ISBN0231198787 Publisher Columbia University Press Year 2021 Translator Jordan Mechner ISBN-10 0231198787 ISBN-13 9780231198783 Format Hardcover Author Jordan Mechner Language English Pages 464 Imprint Columbia University Press Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-08-03 NZ Release Date 2021-08-03 US Release Date 2021-08-03 Translated from Persian Publication Date 2021-08-03 UK Release Date 2021-08-03 Subtitle A Tale of Ancient Persia DEWEY 398.20955 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161839909;

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