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Episode 10 – Beginning the Writing of the Book

From Part I: Prologue & Creation — بنیاد نهادن کتاب (Beginning the Writing of the Book)

Written by Ferdowsi, 10th Century CE | Adapted and Narrated by KutubKhana

Inspired by Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh — adapted using traditional sources, digital research, and modern assistance.

Original Poetic Form

Poetic Meter: فعولن فعولن فعولن فعل (Fa‘ūlun Fa‘ūlun Fa‘ūlun Fa‘l)
Also known as mutaqārib-e-muthamman-e-maḥdhūf — the heroic rhythm of epic Persian poetry
Form: مثنوی (Masnavi) — rhymed couplets used for epics and moral instruction

About This Series

The Shahnameh: An English Audiobook Adaptation
A literary and spiritual audio project preserving the tone, meter, and moral weight of Ferdowsi’s Persian epic — presented in elevated yet accessible English verse.
Narration, adaptation, and production by KutubKhana — a platform for literature and cultural heritage.

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Credits

Original Author: Ferdowsi of Tus (c. 940–1020 CE)
Adapted, Narrated, and Produced by: KutubKhana
Translation Approach: Poetic faithfulness with modern resonance
Music Used: “Persian Fantasy” by Onetent

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