From where Matthew Arnold took the story for his Sohras and Rustam ?
Correct answer: C. Shah Namah
- A. Arabian Nights
- B. Canterbury Tales
- C. Shah Namah
- D. Pilgrims Progress
Explanation
Arnold adapted the episode of Sohrab and Rustum from the Shahnameh, the Persian epic traditionally attributed to Ferdowsi. The Arabian Nights and the Canterbury Tales are unrelated sources.
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