Javid-Nama (RLE Iran B)

The Javid-nama, commonly acknowledged as his greatest work, develops this theme within the frame-work of the 'Ascension' story. In imitation of the Prophet of Islam, the poet soars through the spheres, encountering on his heavenly journey many great figures of history with whom he converses. The resemblance to Dante's Divine Comedy is obvious.

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Contents: Introduction. Dramatis Personae. Prayer. Prelude in Heaven. Prelude on Earth. The Sphere of the Moon. The Sphere of Mercury. The Sphere of Venus. The Sphere of Mars. The Sphere of Jupiter. The Sphere of Saturn. Beyond the Spheres. Notes. Bibliography.