Attar, Farid alDin
The Conference of the Birds (Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140444346
- author:
- Attar, Farid alDin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1984
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 1.78 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Non-Western philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Conference of the Birds is a majestic and thought-provoking poem from the 12th century, composed in north-eastern Iran. It is a masterpiece of Persian literature, exploring the Islamic doctrine of Sufism and the search for spiritual truth.
At the heart of the poem is a powerful allegory about a group of birds who embark on a journey to find their ideal king, the Simorgh bird. With eloquence and insight, the hoopoe leader guides the birds through a series of riddling parables, providing guidance on their quest for spiritual truth. The result is a work of deep belief transformed into magnificent poetry, full of wit and profundity.
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