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_aThe Bustān of Sadi : _bTranslated from the Persian with an introduction |
| 246 | 1 | _aThe Bustan of Sadi | |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aThe wisdom of the East series | |
| 500 | _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bustan_(book) | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2019-10-11 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Susan Skinner, Michael Roe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Bustān of Sadi" by Sadi is a classic collection of poems entwined with moral lessons, believed to have been written during the 13th century. This work stands out as both a philosophical treatise and a poetic narrative that encompasses profound ethical teachings woven through engaging stories and allegories. It aims to illuminate the virtues of justice, benevolence, love, humility, and resignation, ultimately guiding readers towards better understanding their responsibilities towards themselves and others. The opening of "The Bustān of Sadi" presents a prologue that establishes a spiritual foundation, invoking the name of God and laying out the purpose of the work—to provide wisdom gained from Sadi's extensive travels and experiences. Sadi expresses a desire to share knowledge akin to gifts of sweetness rather than material goods, setting the stage for a series of lessons. These lessons are often imparted through parables of rulers, sages, and common people, illustrating core values centered around justice, compassion, and the human experience. The prose reflects Sadi's sophisticated verse style while aiming to inspire both thought and action in readers, emphasizing that true contentment comes not from worldly wealth but through inner virtue and kindness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aPersian poetry -- Translations into English | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aEdwards, A. Hart | |
| 830 | 0 | _aThe wisdom of the East series | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60471 |
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