This is a fascinating collection of stories and fables from ancient Persia. The book provides a unique insight into the culture and customs of this ancient civilization, as well as the broader social and political context of the time. Keene's writing is engaging and illuminating, and he does an excellent job of bringing these stories to life. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in world literature or the history of the Middle East. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.