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Customs and Manners of The Women of Persia and Their Domestic Superstitions

by Translator: James Atkinson
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9788121282222
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
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  • Pages: 116
  • Original Price: INR 230.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 260 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): N/A

This work offers a glimpse into Persian humor, a clever play on female customs and superstitions. It presents itself as a serious piece, resembling a solemn code of laws, authored by five matron lawgivers aided by two others. The original manuscript, titled "Kitabi Kulsum Naneh," revolves around the rules and maxims of the principal lady-judge, Kulsum Naneh, focusing on the domestic rights and customs of Persian women. This work, often underestimated by oriental scholars, reveals the whimsical aspects of Persian domestic life, challenging stereotypes about Eastern women. It offers valuable insights into Persian society's moral dynamics and human nature's multifaceted nature. Despite its playful tone, it is a worthwhile exploration of genuine Persian life, dispelling misconceptions about women's roles in the East.

About The Translator: James Atkinson (1780–1852) was a multi-talented figure in British India, known as a surgeon, Persian scholar, and artist. He initially arrived in India in 1802 as a surgeon and later worked at the Calcutta Mint and as the editor of the Calcutta Gazette. His association with British colonial authorities included meetings with Lord Minto and Lord Bentick, though they had a notable dispute. Atkinson was renowned for his Persian studies and translations into English. He was also an amateur artist who published illustrated books, including his travels in Afghanistan. His career included a stint in England and the translation of Persian texts, earning accolades.

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