A Literary History of Persia remains a classic work in English on the subject. Spanning four volumes it concentrates on Persian literature, but it also surveys many aspects of Persian culture from pre-history to the twentieth century. Volume one covers the period from the earliest periods of Persian history until Firdawsi (AD 935-1020) a highly revered poet.

Volume One of A Literary History of Persia covers the period from the earliest periods of Persian history until Firdawsi (AD 935 1020) a highly revered poet.