How Bárbad lamented Khusrau Parwiz, by Ferdowsi
From the Shahnameh Now list the lamentation of Bá rbod,
And grow forgetful of the world...
Poems by Ferdowsi
How Púrándukht ascended the Throne and slew Pirúz, by Ferdowsi
From the Shahnameh 'Tis but crude policy when women rule,
But yet there was a lady--Pú ...
How Shirwi ascended the Throne, by Ferdowsi
From the Shahnameh Now when Shirwi sat on the goodly throne,
And donned the royal crown so muc...
How the Chiefs demanded from Shirwi the Death of Khusrau Parwiz, by Ferdowsi
From the Shahnameh Shirwi, a timid, inexperienced youth,
Found that the throne beneath him w...
Alas for Youth, by Ferdowsi
Much have I labored, much read o'er
Of Arabic and Persian lore,
Collecting tales unknown and ...
The Death of Yazdagird, by Ferdowsi
From the Shahnameh There was a paladin, a Turk by race,
A man of influence and named Bizhan; ...