Persian literature

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Aqa Mirak

برگی از هفت اورنگ جامی 1556-1565 میلادی، دوره صفوی، مشهد Folio from a Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) by Jami (d. 1492); recto: a father advises his son about love; verso: text 1556-1565 Safavid period Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper H: 34.2 W: 23.2 cm Mashad, Khurasan, Iran The Haft awrang (Seven thrones), by Jami, is considered one of the masterpieces of Persian literature. Divided into seven poems (thrones), the language is rich in metaphorical imagery and mystical symbols that lend…

Manuscript portion of the Zend Avesta, the Zoroastrian scripture. (Bodleian MS J2)

Ibn Sina (980–1037 AD), known by his full name Abu Ali al-Hussain ibn Abdallah ibn Sina and the Latin name ‘Avicenna’, was a Persian scholar who is primarily remembered for his contributions to the science of medicine. He authored Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb (The Canon of Medicine). Sections of his work are devoted to detailed descriptions of a number of infectious illnesses, particularly rabies. Avicenna described rabies in humans and animals and explained its clinical manifestations, route of…

Gallery-grade prints on high-quality paper, this is the real deal Lightly textured 100% cotton paper Custom sizes, based on artwork dimensions. Check size chart if self-framing Dimensions include a 1 - 2 inch (2.5 - 5.0cm) white border to assist in framing Shipped in protective packaging

Hafez was a Persian poet, whose collected works are regarded by many Iranians as a pinnacle of Persian literature