Rostem und Suhrab: Eine Heldengeschichte in zwölf Büchern by Friedrich Rückert

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By Riley Zhang Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - Early Education
Rückert, Friedrich, 1788-1866 Rückert, Friedrich, 1788-1866
German
"Rostem und Suhrab: Eine Heldengeschichte in zwölf Büchern" by Friedrich Rückert is an epic poem written in the mid-19th century. This story draws from Persian mythology, revolving around the legendary hero Rostem and his son Suhrab, whose fate is intertwined in a tragic tale of courage and misunderstanding. The opening of the work introduces Roste...
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after lamenting the absence of battle. While Rostem is preoccupied with his adventures, his prized horse is captured by a band of Turks, prompting a series of events that lead him on a quest to retrieve it. Meanwhile, Suhrab, the son of Rostem, who is unaware of his father's identity, is growing up with aspirations of finding and confronting his father. As the narrative unfolds, themes of heroism, identity, and the tragic consequences of fate begin to emerge, setting the stage for the epic conflict that will inevitably lead Rostem and Suhrab into a fateful confrontation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Kevin Carter
5 months ago

I discovered this unexpectedly and the balance between theory and practice is exceptionally well done. This left a lasting impression on me.

Kenneth Smith
1 month ago

To be perfectly clear, the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. I'm sending the link to all my friends.

Charles Campbell
3 months ago

After hearing about this multiple times, the explanations feel carefully crafted rather than rushed. This has earned a permanent place in my collection.

Carol Hall
1 month ago

I had low expectations initially, however the arguments are well-supported by credible references. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.

William Taylor
4 months ago

This was recommended to me by a colleague and the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. I’d rate this higher if I could.

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