02494cam a22003133u 4500 16949 UtSlPG 20260610133409.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PJ Clouston, W. A. (William Alexander), 1843-1896 Flowers from a Persian Garden and Other Papers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-10-26 Flowers from a Persian garden -- Oriental wit and humour -- Tales of a parrot -- Rabbinical legends, tales, fables, and aphorisms -- An Arabian tale of love -- Apocryphal life of Esop -- Ignorance of the clergy in the Middle Ages -- The beards of our fathers. Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Flowers from a Persian Garden and Other Papers" by W. A. Clouston is a collection of essays and tales likely written in the late 19th century. The work serves as an exploration of Persian literature, particularly the poetic genius of the renowned poet Saádí, and it also includes discussions on Eastern wit, humor, and various moral tales. This compilation aims to present engaging readings suitable for a wide audience, while also appealing to scholars of folk-lore and literature. At the start of the collection, Clouston dedicates the work to a fellow scholar, emphasizing the importance of wisdom and humor in literature. He intricately sketches the life and contributions of Saádí, illustrating his experiences and the impact of his writings, particularly the "Gulistán" (Rose-Garden). The opening portion introduces readers to Saádí's character, his profound insights into human nature, and the witty and moral tales that populate his works. Clouston sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Saádí's writings, inviting readers to appreciate the richness of Persian literary traditions intertwined with universal themes of wisdom and folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Middle Eastern literature -- History and criticism https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16949 58337 58337