Golestan Saadi |
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| Author:
| Shirazi, Saadi |
| Produced by:
| Vohuman, Nashre |
| Series title: | The Treasures of Iranian Literature Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5193-6886-7 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2015 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $34.00 |
Book Description:
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The Golestan is written by Saadi Shirazi in 12th century. It is a collection of poems and stories and is widely quoted as a source of wisdom. The book explores virtually every major issue faced by humankind, with both an optimistic and a subtly satirical tone. A very well-known verse of the Golestan (from chapter 1, story 10), is displayed in the entrance of the United Nations Hall of Nations:Human beings are members of a whole,In creation of one essence and soul.If one member is...
More DescriptionThe Golestan is written by Saadi Shirazi in 12th century. It is a collection of poems and stories and is widely quoted as a source of wisdom. The book explores virtually every major issue faced by humankind, with both an optimistic and a subtly satirical tone. A very well-known verse of the Golestan (from chapter 1, story 10), is displayed in the entrance of the United Nations Hall of Nations:Human beings are members of a whole,In creation of one essence and soul.If one member is afflicted with pain,Other members uneasy will remain.If you have no sympathy for human pain,The name of human you cannot retain.