The Conference of the Birds
The acclaimed translation of a magnificent work of Persian poetry—now updated with new materialComposed in the twelfth century in northeastern Iran, Farid Attar’s great mystical poem is among the most significant of all works of Persian literature. A marvelous, allegorical rendering of the...
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The acclaimed translation of a magnificent work of Persian poetry—now updated with new materialComposed in the twelfth century in northeastern Iran, Farid Attar’s great mystical poem is among the most significant of all works of Persian literature. A marvelous, allegorical rendering of the Islamic doctrine of Sufism, it describes the pilgrimage of the world’s birds in search of their ideal king, the Simorgh bird, and the arduous journey they take to reach him. This masterly translation preserves the poem’s rhymed couplet form and nuances of language.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780140444346 (0140444343)
ASIN: 140444343
Publish date: July 3rd 1984
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Pages no: 304
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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