Persian literature
oral compositions and written texts in the Persian language
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Persian literature consists of oral compositions and written texts created in the Persian language, spanning centuries of cultural and artistic expression. It matters because it represents a major literary tradition that has profoundly influenced the development of literature and thought across the Middle East, Central Asia, and beyond.
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Kelileh va Demneh Persian manuscript copy dated 1429, depicts the Jackal trying to lead the Lion astray. Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul, Turkey. A scene from the Shahnameh describing the valour of Rustam
Persian literature comprises written texts in the Persian language and is one of the world's oldest literatures. It spans over two-and-a-half millennia. Its sources have been within regions where the Persian language has historically been either the native or official language (cf. Greater Iran).