Sohrab And Rustum: An Episode

Sohrab and Rustum: An Episode

by Matthew Arnold

Sohrab and Rustum is a tragic poem that explores the themes of fate, identity, and the consequences of war. It tells the story of Sohrab, a young Tartar warrior, who is unaware that his father is the legendary Persian hero, Rustum. Determined to find his father, Sohrab challenges the Persians to single combat. Unbeknownst to him, Rustum has been called upon to fight for the Persians, and the two are destined to clash in a battle that will have tragic consequences. The poem is full of dramatic irony, as the characters are unaware of their true relationship until it is too late.

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Matthew Arnold was an English poet and cultural critic who worked as an inspector of schools. He was the son of Thomas Arnold, the celebrated headmaster of Rugby School, and brother to both Tom Arnold...

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