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The Imagery and Imperial Splendor of Khosrow's Feast in the Khosrow Nameh

In Section 36 of the Khosrow Nameh, Farid al-Din Attar presents a vivid description of the royal feast (bazm) of Khosrow in Rome, comparing his majesty to the mythical Persian king Jamshid. The passage employs classical Persian poetic conventions of courtly splendor, describing a highly stylized assembly filled with nobles, ministers, and moon-faced youth serving wine in golden cups. This rich depiction of earthly luxury and sensory indulgence serves as a narrative backdrop that enhances the imperial stature of the lovers and sets the stage for the subsequent aesthetic and spiritual transitions, such as the musician's performance in Section 37.

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Persian Literature Prerequisite Course