Sohrab And Rustum

Sohrab and Rustum: An Episode is a narrative poem written by the renowned English poet and critic, Matthew Arnold. Published in 1896, the poem is based on a story from the Persian epic Shahnameh, which tells the tale of the legendary warrior Rustum and his long-lost son Sohrab, who unknowingly confront each other in a battle.The poem opens with a description of the Turanian army, led by Sohrab, who is determined to defeat the Persian army and prove his worth as a warrior. Rustum, on the other hand, is a seasoned Persian warrior who has retired from battle and is living a peaceful life with his family. However, when the Persian army is in danger, Rustum is called upon to lead them into battle.The two armies eventually meet, and Sohrab challenges the Persian champion to a one-on-one combat. Rustum accepts the challenge, but neither of them realizes that they are father and son. As they fight, Sohrab gains the upper hand, but Rustum's experience and strength eventually prevail, and he kills Sohrab.The poem concludes with Rustum discovering that he has killed his own son and mourning his loss. The narrative explores themes of heroism, loyalty, and the tragic consequences of war. Arnold's vivid descriptions and lyrical language make the poem a powerful and moving work of literature.With An Introduction, Illustrative Matter From The Shah Nama Of Firdausi, And Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.