Zanān-i afsānahʹī dar ās̲ār-i Niẓāmī Ganjahʹī

Authored by the distinguished scholar Bihrūz S̲arvatiyān, this volume offers a profound investigation into the portrayal of female figures within the celebrated works of Niẓāmī Ganjavī, the great romantic epic poet of Persian literature. Titled Zanān-i afsānahʹī dar ās̲ār-i Niẓāmī Ganjahʹī, the text meticulously analyses the symbolic and narrative functions of women in the Khamsah, exploring characters from the well-known Shīrīn and Laylī to the formidable Nūshābah in the Iskandarʹnāmah. S̲arvatiyān delves into the philosophical, mystical, and psychological dimensions of these legendary women, arguing that Niẓāmī utilised their stories to convey complex ethical and spiritual truths. The work also includes an examination of the historical and social contexts influencing Niẓāmī's perspective, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of gender dynamics in classical Persian poetry. Edited by Raḥmān Mushtāq Mihr, this study serves as an essential resource for students and researchers of classical literature and Iranian studies.