Sohrab and Rustem: The Epic Theme of a Combat Between Father and Son, a Study of Its Genesis and Use in Literature and Popular Tradition - Couverture souple

Potter, Murray Anthony

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1437089763 ISBN 13 : 9781437089769

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

""Sohrab and Rustem: The Epic Theme of a Combat Between Father and Son, A Study of Its Genesis and Use in Literature and Popular Tradition"" is a book written by Murray Anthony Potter in 1902. The book explores the epic theme of a combat between father and son, as depicted in the ancient Persian epic poem ""Shahnameh"" or ""The Book of Kings."" Potter delves into the origins of this theme and its use in literature and popular tradition, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the present day. He examines various literary works and folk traditions from different cultures and regions, including Persia, India, Arabia, and Europe, to illustrate how this theme has been adapted and reinterpreted over time. The book also provides a detailed analysis of the story of Sohrab and Rustem, the most famous example of the father-son combat theme in Persian literature. Potter examines the characters, plot, and themes of the story, and explores its significance in Persian culture and history. Overall, ""Sohrab and Rustem"" is a comprehensive study of a timeless literary theme that continues to resonate with readers and audiences around the world. It offers valuable insights into the cultural and historical contexts in which this theme has emerged and evolved, and sheds light on its enduring appeal and relevance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The following pages appeared in their original form as a doctorate thesis offered to and accepted by the authorities of Harvard University in 1899. As will be seen, I have tried to prove that the epic theme of a combat between father and son has its origin in certain primitive customs. I do not believe that it can be traced back to any one place; though in saying this, I do not wish to assert that there has been no travelling, and that each variant stands by itself. I do think that in many parts of the world conditions have been favourable for the birth of the tale, so that a number of variants are in all likelihood of independent origin. When they once appear they may wander indefinitely and affect each other, but this side of the question I have not thought necessary to discuss. The variants offered range from the folktale to the episode in a very artificial romance. Naturally it is upon the former that I have based my theories, and I hope that in the body of the work I have made clear my opinion as to their relative importance. The others I have included, partly for the sake of completeness, and partly because, in spite of any amount of inventiveness on the part of the author, there is always a possibility of some old tradition being preserved.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1437089763
• ISBN 13: 9781437089769
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 248
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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