Boulder, CO.: Este Es Press & Colorado Typographic Society, 1971. Classic scholarly text contains an English free verse translation of one of the great masterpieces of the fourteenth century by the renown Persian satirist, Obeyd of Zaakan. The poem reflects the political personalities and events of 14th Century Persia, emphasizing the moral of the strength of will is the best defense against degenerancy, tyranny and exploitation. The author's translation in free English rhythmic prose is somewhat removed form the original Persian context by substituting a Western frame of reference for certain episodes and symbols, in order to make the tale more meaningful. Text in English and Persian. 55 pgs. Illustrated. Signed by Nakosteen on second front free endpaper. Limited to 125 copies, of which this is numbered 118. Gilt spine and front cover. Slight split on front spine hinge, binding tight. Very minimal shelfwear. . Signed by Author. Limited Collector's Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. Illus. by Gilman,John T.. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. .

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Bookseller: GlobalAcademics (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: MS-17
Title: A Tale of Cats and Mice of Obeyd of Zaakan
Author: Nakosteen, Mehdi
Illustrator: Gilman,John T.
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Edition: Limited Collector's Edition
Publisher: Este Es Press & Colorado Typographic Society
Place of Publication: Boulder, CO.
Date Published: 1971
Keywords: Literature, Religion, Prose, Poetry, Linguistics, Mythology, Folklore, Verse, Semantics, Language, Culture, Satire, Persia, Iran, Philosophy, History
Bookseller catalogs: Poetry; Middle Eastern Studies;
Size: 4to

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