Ferdowsī va Shāhnāmeh-ye ū Persian 2026

The book Ferdowsi and His Shahnameh, written by Ruben Abrahamiān and translated by Ovanes Ovanesian, is a valuable study on the place of Ferdowsi and his monumental work, the Shahnameh, in the history and culture of Iran.

In this work, the author adopts an analytical yet appreciative perspective, presenting the Shahnameh not merely as a literary epic, but as an expression of patriotic fervor and a formative force in shaping the national spirit of the Iranian people. In his view, Ferdowsi, through the composition of the Shahnameh, played an unparalleled role in reconnecting a fragmented Iran and reviving its national identity—a role accomplished not by kings, but through the power of a poet’s language and vision.

This book serves as an engaging and inspiring resource for readers of Persian literature, scholars of Ferdowsi studies, and those interested in the history and cultural heritage of Iran. It reaffirms the grandeur of the Shahnameh and the eminent place of Ferdowsi within the pantheon of Iranian culture.