Conference of the Birds
by:
Attar (author)
Attar (author)
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780877281177 (0877281173)
Publish date: January 1st 1986
Publisher: Weiser Books
Edition language: English
You know how C.S.Lewis used talking animals to bring people to Christianity? Well, this does it better and without the high handness. Of course, it isn't about bringing people to Christianity, but it does offer a deeper understanding of Islam and religion in general.
3+ stars? Gorgeous illustrations. The story is introspective and metaphorical to the yin yang, and I'm not sure if my brain is smart enough to get all of it. However, I liked it overall, and the pretty pictures definitely helped. Both the detailed illustrations themselves and the product design - fr...
Lovely use of the poem, lovely artwork, beautiful production. A great pleasure. The typeface used, and some of the smaller illustrations, give it at times a strange resonance with Edward Gorey's work.
Sis's breathtaking art brings new life to the 12th century Persian epic poem. Stunningly illustrated and beautifully designed.
It was definitely a great story, and the parables were even more enlightening.
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