The Bustān of Sadi by Sadi
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"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.)
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| Author | Sadi |
|---|---|
| Translator | Edwards, A. Hart |
| LoC No. | 12025283 |
| Title |
The Bustān of Sadi Translated from the Persian with an introduction |
| Alternate Title | The Bustan of Sadi |
| Series Title | The wisdom of the East series |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bustan_(book) |
| Credits |
Produced by Susan Skinner, Michael Roe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures |
| Subject | Persian poetry -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60471 |
| Release Date | Oct 11, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 432 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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