Tales of Ancient Iran

Iranian tales and legends, born on the land of ancient Persia, are one of the sources of plots for storytellers around the world. They are reflected not only in the legendary collection "One Thousand and One Nights" or in Central... Asian stories about Khoja Nasreddin, but also in the works of European writers.
Thirty-five magical stories in translations by A. A. Romaskevich, M. P. Blagoveshchenskaya, L. G. Lopatinsky, A. A. Tsagareli, E. N. Tikhomirova, and others will allow you not only to plunge into the realm of Iranian folklore but also to get acquainted with the traditions and culture of this great country.
The world of Iranian tales is filled with amazing creatures and events: cunning shaytans, djinn, and guls rule the ball, a one-eyed monster defeats an entire army led by its general, the Elder of the Mountains waits for weary travelers in the Valley of the Angel of Death, and the wicked sorcerer Khirma tries to destroy the beautiful princess ZlatoLipka.
The wonderful fairy-tale atmosphere is complemented by the works of Persian artists Riza Abbasi, Kamaleddin Behzad, Mihr Ali, Abul Hasan Ghafari, Ibrahim Khadim Bayat, as well as luxurious Persian miniatures of the 16th-19th centuries and paintings by European masters.