Love and Devotion: From Persia and Beyond, edited by Susan Scollay, is a richly illustrated volume that delves into the literary and artistic traditions of Persian love stories from the 11th to the 18th centuries. Featuring essays by leading scholars in literature, art history, and philosophy, the book explores iconic tales such as Layla and Majnun, Khusrau and Shirin, and Yusuf and Zulaykha, highlighting their cultural significance across Iran, the Mughal Empire, and the Ottoman world. Accompanied by over 130 full-page reproductions of illuminated manuscripts from the Bodleian Libraries and the State Library of Victoria—many published here for the first time—the volume showcases the intricate artistry of Persian miniature painting. Published in conjunction with exhibitions in Melbourne and Oxford, this work offers both specialists and general readers a comprehensive insight into the enduring themes of love and devotion in Persian literature and their influence on global literary traditions.
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