Bibliograph

The seven wise princesses, a medieval Persian epic, retold by Wafaʹ Tarnowska ; illustrated by Nilesh Mistry

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The seven wise princesses, a medieval Persian epic, retold by Wafaʹ Tarnowska ; illustrated by Nilesh Mistry

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographic references: p. 96

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The seven wise princesses

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

45103998

Responsibility statement

retold by Wafaʹ Tarnowska ; illustrated by Nilesh Mistry

Sub title

a medieval Persian epic

Summary

A lonely king, inspired by seven mysterious portraits, invites seven lovely princesses to live with him; their stories entertain and educate him in the ways of a wise ruler

Table Of Contents

The making of a Shah -- The building of the Seven Pavilions -- The raja who dressed in black (told on Saturday by the Indian princess) -- The emir who did not want to marry (told on Sunday by the Greek princess) -- The lovesick hermit (told on Monday by the Arabian princess) -- The princess of the fort (told on Tuesday by the Russian princess) -- The adventures of young Mahan (told on Wednesday by the Moroccan princess) -- The story of good and bad (told on Thursday by the Chinese princess) -- The unfortunate lovers (told on Friday by the Persian princess) -- The shah and the shepherd

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7 wise princesses

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