In this research, first, it has been tried to introduce a brief background of the Persian drama. Then a sort of terminology and classification concerning the word "drama" has been done.
A comparative study and a contrastive analysis of the terms epic, tragedy,
comedy, and lyric have been put forward as well. At the end, the main purpose of this research, i. e. the dramatic aspects of Shahnameh and Khamseh, has been investigated and discussed.
The story of Rostam and Esfandiyar and the sto1)' of Khosrow and Shirin have been selected and analyzed. A scientific conclusion out of the critical
analysis of these two stories on the basis of the dramatic elements and structures has been finally presented.
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