Warqa and Gulshah

Depiction from Warqa and Gulschah, miniature painting, 13th century

Warqa and Gulschah ( Varqa o Golshāh , Wargha wa Golschāh ) by the poet Ayyuqi ( 11th century , between 1010 and 1030), is one of the earliest Persian love epics . Its portrayal of the warlike nomadic life and luxury at court made it famous.

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“Warqa and Gulscha have loved each other since childhood. However, as the preparations for the wedding feast are being made, a neighboring Bedouin tribe raids the camp and steals the bride. Warqa and Gulschah remain true to each other despite all obstacles, and their love beyond death receives a fairytale reward. "( Sandammeer : Ayyuqi)

Edition

• Zabihollah Safa , Varqa o Golshah . Edition of the manuscript in the Topkapi Museum, Istanbul, with introduction, glossary and appendix, Tehran 1964

French language edition

Souren Melikian. Varqa et Golshah . In: "Arts Asiatiques Tome XXII. Numéro Spécial. Paris, 1970

German-language editions

• Ayyuqi: Warqa and Gulshah . Manesse Verlag, Zurich 1992, ISBN 3-7175-1820-8 . , Translation from Persian and afterword by Alexandra Lavizzari ; New edition:
• Ayyuqi: The story of the love of Warqa and Gulshah . Manesse, Zurich 2001, ISBN 3-293-20214-4 .

See also

• Persian literature , courtly novel , Leila and Majnun

Individual evidence

1. ↑ The story of love from ... from the category: Historical novels  ( page no longer available , search in web archives )  Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.  
2. ↑ Ayyuqi: The Story of the Love of Warqa and Gulshah . In: Sandammeer. The virtual literary magazine