But nothing came that could in any measure equal the heyday of the great
poets. The political downfall of Persia has effectually prevented the
coming of another spring and summer. The pride of the land of the Sháh
must now rest in its past.

[Illustration: (Signature of Richard Gottheil)]

Columbia University, June 11, 1900.



CONTENTS

THE SHÁH NÁMEH

Introduction
Kaiúmers
Húsheng
Tahúmers
Jemshíd
Mirtás-Tází, and His Son Zohák
Kavah, the Blacksmith
Feridún
Feridún and His Three Sons
Minúchihr
Zál, the Son of Sám
The Dream of Sám
Rúdábeh
Death of Minúchihr
Nauder