This rich anthology gathers timeless Persian poetry and prose, weaving epic tales of heroism, passionate love, quests for justice, and profound philosophical reflections that mirror cultural wisdom and human experience. It features masterful works blending moral instruction with captivating narratives, drawing readers into a world of intricate storytelling and ethical depth. The Gulistan opens with vivid anecdotes on kingship, showcasing a ruler’s mercy toward a wrongdoer influenced by a w...

If among the twenty-two works with which Sadi enriched the literature of his country the Gulistān rank first in popularity, theBustān (lit. “Garden”) may justly claim equal precedence in point of interest and merit. No comprehensive translation of this important classical work has hitherto been placed before the reading public, but it cannot be doubted that the character of its contents is such as to fully justify the attempt now made to familiarize English readers with the entertaining an...

This short book is part of the Wisdom of the East series. The Persian poet Sadi, best known for his poetic collections the Bustan and Gulistan, also wrote this work, the Pand Namah, or Scroll of Wisdom. This is a small collection of poems on moral themes.

Scroll of Wisdom Sadi - This rare book separate from the widely-available Gulistan and Bustan is a small volume of poetry embodying precepts which would do no discredit to the philosophy of the 21st Century CE. Concise and elegant, the work is most popular throughout the length and breadth of the Persian-speaking East.In addition to beauty of diction, it is written in a metre which flows in easy cadence, and fixes the words of the poem on the mind. Hence the lines are committed to memory t...

The "Scroll of Wisdom" is a part of Sadi's most celebrated work, "Gulistan" (The Rose Garden), which is a collection of prose and poetry. "Gulistan" was written in the 13th century and remains one of the most widely read and influential works in Persian literature.The "Scroll of Wisdom" is a philosophical and moralistic piece that imparts wisdom and life lessons. It consists of short, thought-provoking anecdotes and stories that offer insights into human behavior, ethical values, and the c...

The Bustan Sadi - If among the twenty-two works with which Sadi enriched the literature of his country the Gulistan rank first in popularity, the Bustan (lit. "Garden") may justly claim equal precedence in point of interest and merit. No comprehensive translation of this important classical work has hitherto been placed before the reading public, but it cannot be doubted that the character of its contents is such as to fully justify the attempt now made to familiarize English readers with ...

The Gulistan Sadi - The Gulistan (The Rose Garden) is a landmark of Persian literature. Written in 1258 CE, it is one of two major works of the Persian poet Sa'di. It is a collection of poems and stories and contains the well-known aphorism about being sad because one has no shoes until one meets the man who has no feet.

Classic Persian literature which shaped and influenced Greek and Roman literature. Excellent read for literature majors and people who love Persian culture. (Amazon)

Classic Persian literature which shaped and influenced Greek and Roman literature. Excellent read for literature majors and people who love Persian culture. (Amazon)

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