Persian Myths & Legends

Collected from various sources, these tales will evoke the sights and sounds of ancient Persia and all the magic and mystery associated with genies (djinns), demons, kings, princes and princesses, as well as the explorers, merchants and tradesmen who brought wares from across Asia. This is the world of glorious palaces, exotic spices and enchanting spells; of stories where good and evil combat one another and the brave prevail.

This ornate hardback edition features gold embossing on the font and back cover, full-color endpaper designs, ivory pages and stenciled page-edges, making a wonderful collectible edition for any mythology lover.

Author Biography

The stories are retold by various authors, including Reuben Levy, a former Professor of Persian at the University of Cambridge, Ella C. Sykes, a traveller and writer, and the novelist, literary critic and poet, Andrew Lang.