The illustrations can be found between pages 314 and 315.

Literature: 9th to 15th Century (Marlé Hammond):

[See page 44]

– Miniature from a Persian manuscript in the British Library (Or.8755, f.29v) depicting the legendary poet Mahsatī entertaining a group of male admirers. By permission of the British Library.

[See page 48]

– Ceramic bowl from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London (no. C 86–1918), featuring a quatrain attributed to Mashatī. Photo provided by the V&A Picture Library.

Safavid Iran: 16th to Mid-18th Century (Kathryn Babayan):

[See page 93]

– Wall painting of a fema…