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Who are some notable authors influenced by Nizami Ganjavi?

  • J.R.R. Tolkien, George R.R. Martin

  • J.K. Rowling, Stephen King

  • Hafiz, Saadi and Amir Khosrow

  • Charles Dickens, Jane Austen

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Nizami Ganjavi was an 11th-century Persian poet who is considered one of the greatest writers of the Golden Age of Persian literature. His most famous works include "Khamsa" ("Five Poems"), a collection of five epic poems, and "Iskandar-nama" ("The Book of Alexander"), an epic poem about the life of Alexander the Great. Nizami's work has been influential on many poets and writers, including Hafiz, Saadi, and Amir Khosrow.
The Poetic Journey of Nizami Ganjavi: Unraveling the Gems of Persian Literature

The Poetic Journey of Nizami Ganjavi: Unraveling the Gems of Persian Literature

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