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Abolqasem Ferdowsi (940-1020) was one of the greatest poets in the history of Persian literature. His epic work, 'The Book of Kings', is considered the pinnacle of Persian literature and has had a profound impact on literature worldwide.

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“But all this world is like a tale we hear - Men's evil, and their glory, disappear.”

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Book:Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings

Source: Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings

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Born: 940
Died: 1020
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 6

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