Arsalan explores how Ferdowsi’s world-building lays the foundation for the Shahnameh’s rich moral complexity and the narrative dilemmas that shape the epic.

Arsalan explores how Ferdowsi’s world-building lays the foundation for the Shahnameh’s rich moral complexity and the narrative dilemmas that shape the epic.

Commentary: Ferdowsi as a World-Builder

Hosted by Arsalan Akhavan, Shahnameh Quest is a journey through the Persian Book of Kings, one story at a time.&nbsp; Featuring accessible retellings in English, with occasional commentary and bonus episodes. &nbsp;

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Hosted by Arsalan Akhavan, Shahnameh Quest is a journey through the Persian Book of Kings, one story at a time.  Featuring accessible retellings in English, with occasional commentary and bonus episodes.  

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Commentary: Ferdowsi as a World-Builder

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