Sohrab And Rustum

Sohrab And Rustum: An Episode is a narrative poem written by Matthew Arnold and published in 1896. The poem tells the story of two legendary Persian warriors, Sohrab and Rustum, who are unknowingly father and son. Sohrab, who has been raised in Turan, a rival kingdom to Persia, seeks to meet his father and prove himself as a warrior. Rustum, who has never known of his son's existence, is challenged to a duel by Sohrab. The two engage in combat, and Sohrab is ultimately killed by his father. The poem explores themes of identity, fate, and the tragedy of war. Arnold's use of vivid imagery and powerful language creates a timeless tale of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.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.