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pp. 294, “Marcello Di Cintio prepares for his journey into the heart of Iran with the utmost diligence. He takes lessons in Farsi, researches Persian poetry and sharpens his wrestling skills by returning to the mat after a gap of some years. Knowing that there is a special relationship between heroic poetry and the various styles of traditional Persian wrestling, he sets out to discover how Iranians reconcile creativity with combat.”
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| ISBN | 0676977324 | |
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| ISBN13 | 9780676977325 | |
| Number of pages | 294 | |
| Original Title | Poets and Pahlevans: A Journey into the Heart of Iran | |
| Published Date | 2006 | |
| Book Condition | Very Good | |
| Jacket Condition | Very Good | |
| Binding | Hardcover | |
| Size | 8vo | |
| Place of Publication | Toronto | |
| Edition | First Edition | |
| Category: | Travel | |
| Author: | Marcello Di Cintio | |
| Publisher: | A.A. Knopf Canada |
pp. 294, “Marcello Di Cintio prepares for his journey into the heart of Iran with the utmost diligence. He takes lessons in Farsi, researches Persian poetry and sharpens his wrestling skills by returning to the mat after a gap of some years. Knowing that there is a special relationship between heroic poetry and the various styles of traditional Persian wrestling, he sets out to discover how Iranians reconcile creativity with combat.”
| Weight | 1 kg |
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