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Absorbing Persian
An adventure trail for beginners in the classical language
David Pendlebury
Much more than a beginner's guide to Persian, this uniquely exuberant contribution to the field shatters the drudgery of convention in favour of a truly engaging approach to learning language.
Jason Elliott, author of Mirrors of the Unseen: Journeys in Iran and An Unexpected Light: Travels in Afghanistan
Jason Elliott, author of Mirrors of the Unseen: Journeys in Iran and An Unexpected Light: Travels in Afghanistan
ABSORBING PERSIAN is a beginners’ guide to understanding classical Persian poetry in the original - and also a fascinating personal memoir. Noted author and linguist David Pendlebury takes us on an adventure trail through this fascinating language. His lively new teaching method immerses one in the metaphor, the culture, the literature and the ‘feel’ of Persian. Unlike any other language book you’ve ever read, it works on many levels, and may be read and enjoyed by anybody whether they are formal students of the language or not