Western Literature
Persian literature was little known in the West before the 19th century. It became much better known following the publication of several translations from the works of late medieval Persian poets, and it inspired works by various Western poets and writers.
Read more about this topic: Persian Literature, The Influence of Persian Literature On World Literature
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