Didactic and educational literature in Firdausi's Shah Name

Shah name is one of the literary masterpieces and because of its comprehensiveness of subject, variety of stories, and philosopher composer is a combination of epic, lyrical and didactic literature. Examining these dimensions leads to better understanding of this literary masterpiece and its composer. This research tries to survey the manifestation of didactic literature and its different branches in Shah Name by using the analysis of content. Subjects like attention to religion and religious teaching, advices and ethical results at the end of stories, praise of knowledge and science, ethical excellences, composer modesty speeches and etc ……. A didactic and ethical atmosphere governed in Shah name. Ethical messages in Shah Name in two ways presented first story theme and direct address. One of the lasting secret of Shah Name is Firdausi's advice which originates from his philosophical thoughts, religion and nation. Since these advices are not personal but humanitarian and its therefore comprehensiveness goes beyond particular time and place and include many things.