The Gulistan Bring The Rose Garden Of Shaikh Sa'di (1899) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164653714)

The Gulistan is a book written by the Persian poet Shaikh Sa'di in the 13th century. It is a collection of stories and poems that offer moral and ethical lessons on a variety of topics, including love, friendship, justice, and the importance of living a virtuous life. The book has been translated into many languages and has been widely read and studied throughout the world.This particular edition of The Gulistan was translated into English by Edwin Arnold and published in 1899. Arnold was a British poet and journalist who had a deep interest in Eastern literature and culture. His translation of The Gulistan is considered to be one of the most accurate and faithful renditions of the original text.In addition to the translation, this edition of The Gulistan also includes an introduction by Arnold, in which he discusses the life and work of Shaikh Sa'di and provides some context for the stories and poems contained in the book. The introduction also includes some background information on Persian literature and culture, which helps to enrich the reader's understanding of the text.Overall, The Gulistan is a timeless work of literature that offers valuable insights into the human condition. This edition, translated by Edwin Arnold, is a beautiful and accessible way for English-speaking readers to experience the wisdom and beauty of Shaikh Sa'di's writing.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.

Author: Edwin Arnold
ISBN-10: 1164653717
ISBN-13: 9781164653714
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 244
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d