The Last Of The Sophis

A Poem (1831)

von Charles Frederick Henningsen

116 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Last Of The Sophis: A Poem is a literary work written by Charles Frederick Henningsen in 1831. The book is a narrative poem that tells the story of the last ruler of the Safavid dynasty, Shah Sultan Hussein, who was overthrown by the Afghan invaders in 1722. The poem is a tribute to the Persian culture and history, and it depicts the tragedy of the fall of the Safavid dynasty, which was once a powerful and prosperous empire.Henningsen's poem is divided into several cantos, each of which describes a different aspect of the Safavid dynasty and its downfall. The poem is written in a lyrical and descriptive style, with vivid imagery and rich language that captures the beauty and grandeur of the Persian culture. The Last Of The Sophis: A Poem is a work of historical fiction that blends fact and imagination to create a compelling narrative that explores the themes of power, love, and loss.Overall, The Last Of The Sophis: A Poem is a beautifully written literary work that offers a unique perspective on the history of the Safavid dynasty. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Persian culture and history, as well as for those who appreciate poetry and literature.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Lyrik, Poesie
• ISBN: 9781104243586
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC