Sa'di: The Poet of Life, Love and Compassion (Makers of the Muslim World) (Hardcover)

~ Homa Katouzian (Author)

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One of greatest Persian writers of both classical prose and poetry, Sa'di was revered in his time as a man of great wisdom and passion. Filled with extracts of the poet's melodious and insightful writing, and critical analysis thereof, this revealing biography examines why he was so idolized until the 1950s, and why since then he has fallen into relative obscurity.

About the Author

Dr Homa Katouzian is the editor of Iranian Studies and Iran Heritage Foundation Research Fellow of St Antony's College, Oxford University. He is author of numerous books on Iranian Literature, History and Society.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Oneworld Publications (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1851684735
• ISBN-13: 978-1851684731
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,276,105 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This item is part of The Makers of the Muslim World Series.

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5.0 out of 5 stars In the name of Iran, March 17, 2007

By	Peyman ADLDOUSTI (England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is about biography of Iranian poet Sa'di, whose work touched all aspect of our society within unlimited time frame. Scholars from China all the way to European have been studying his poems in order to learn how to become a better human.

This book also compares Sa'di work with other Iranian poets like Rumi, Hafiz and so on.

This book encouraged me to read other book on Sa'di; such as, Golstan and Bustan and to learn about my own culture more.

Well done.