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      Iranian National Identity & the Persian Language: Roles of the Court, Religion & Sufism in Persian Prose Writing

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      In this insightful study of Iranian cultural history and national identity, the late Shahrokh Meskoob, one of Iran''s leading intellectuals, reviewed the roles of three social classes, the courtiers and bureaucratic officials (ahl-e divan), the religious scholars (ulama), and the Muslim Gnostics (Su...

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      Product ID:9781933823812
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:US
      Title:Iranian National Identity & the Persian Language
      Subtitle:Roles of the Court, Religion & Sufism in Persian Prose Writing
      Authors:Author: Shahrokh Meskoob, Michael Hillmann, John R Perry
      Page Count:172
      Subjects:Sociolinguistics, Sociolinguistics, Language teaching and learning material and coursework, Middle Eastern history, Language teaching & learning material & coursework, Middle Eastern history
      Description:In this insightful study of Iranian cultural history and national identity, the late Shahrokh Meskoob, one of Iran''s leading intellectuals, reviewed the roles of three social classes, the courtiers and bureaucratic officials (ahl-e divan), the religious scholars (ulama), and the Muslim Gnostics (Sufi poets and writers), in the development and refinement of the Persian language during the past 1,000 years and gives the reader a fresh perspective on Iranian cultural heritage and the struggle to forge a distinct national identity. Dr Ali Banuazizi''s foreword and interview with the author sets the stage for a fuller appreciation of this invaluable and wide-ranging contribution to Iranian intellectual history.
      Imprint Name:Mage Publishers
      Publisher Name:Mage Publishers
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2015-10-20

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      Weight294 g
      Dimensions155 × 229 × 13 mm