persian literature

In post-revolutionary Iran, small, everyday moments--a woman trying to get her diploma, an ambulance ride, a meeting on a park bench--come together to paint a picture of a young generation's struggle against new totalitarian rule.

Adapted from a twelfth-century Persian text by the poet Nizami, this is the story of King Bahram, who, guided by the planets, builds seven pavilions for seven wise and beautiful princesses. Each princess tells him a story of wisdom to guide his leadership.

Relates historical events to the literature and poetry that was written because the event happened. Contains a side-by-side chronology of events and the event-inspired literature from the year 5000 B.C.E. to 2000 A.D.