Conceptual Adaptation of Shahnameh in Children's Literature

In recent times، cultural practices have led children''s literature into the domain of classical literature. Shahnameh as the most widely used classical masterpiece of Persian language has been introduced to Iranian children''s literature. This paper discusses different adaptations of this classical epic for children and adolescents. This research shows that there are many varied and different types; however، the vast majority of adaptations are rewritings of the text. Reproductions، abridgment، revision and selective writing of the text of Shahnameh are not that frequent in comparison to other types. It is argued that adaption from verse to prose is the best and the easiest to do.