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Synopsis
First published in 1968, this volume of Persian language texts is intended to accompany the author's Modern Persian Prose Literature (Cambridge, 1966). It contains representative passages from the works of major Persian writers, which are taken from the hundred years preceding the original publication date. Sections are organised by author and are prefaced by a brief account of the life and writings. There is also a glossary at the end of text containing the meanings of more difficult words and providing contextual information to aid the reader's understanding. This accessible collection will be of value to students of the Persian language and anyone with an interest in untranslated Persian literature.
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First published in 1968, this volume of Persian language texts contains representative passages from the works of major Persian writers. There is a glossary, and this accessible and valuable collection will interest students of the Persian language and anyone with an interest in untranslated Persian literature.
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A Modern Persian Prose Reader
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Cambridge University Press, London, 1968
ISBN 10: 0521070775
ISBN 13: 9780521070775
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Seller: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. 249 pages. "written in the original language of the imaginative prose written in Persian during the last 100 years (1868-1968)." with commentary and a glossary/pronunciation section. Front cover a bit faded, previous owner's stamp on bottom edge and free front endpage. DJ inner front fold corners clipped, spine faded, 1 1/4" split (now in mylar sleeve). ; 5 3/4 x 8 3/4 " Very Good in Very Good+ dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 101812
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