The Beharistan, Abode Of Spring (1887)

von Jami

192 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Beharistan, Abode of Spring is a book written by the Persian poet Jami and translated into English by Edward Fitzgerald in 1887. The book is a collection of moral and ethical stories, anecdotes, and fables that are intended to guide readers towards a virtuous and fulfilling life. Jami's stories draw on a range of sources, including Islamic scripture, Persian mythology, and the author's own experiences and observations. Each story is presented in a poetic and lyrical style, with vivid imagery and metaphorical language that is both beautiful and thought-provoking. The themes of the Beharistan include love, friendship, justice, and the importance of living a life guided by moral principles. Through his stories, Jami encourages readers to cultivate compassion, humility, and wisdom, and to avoid the pitfalls of greed, envy, and arrogance. The Beharistan is a timeless work of literature that has been read and studied for centuries. It is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling to inspire and enlighten readers, and a reminder of the importance of living a life of integrity and virtue.A Literal Translation From The Persian.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Lyrik, Poesie
• ISBN: 9781437070651
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC