Sa'di in Love

Informationen zum Autor Homa Katouzian is the Roshan Cultural Institute Academic Visitor in Iranian Studies, St Antony's College, and Member of the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Oxford. Klappentext With poetry which speaks across the ages, Sa'di (1210-1281) is a vital classical poet and a towering figure of the medieval Persian canon. In this essential new translation of Sa'di's work, leading expert on Iranian studies Homa Katouzian seeks to bring the poet's lyrics to a new readership. The book provides the Persian text and Katouzian's English translation side-by-side, creating an indispensable tool for students and enthusiasts of Iranian history, literature and culture. Zusammenfassung With poetry which speaks across the ages, Sa'di (1210-1281) is a vital classical poet and a towering figure of the medieval Persian canon. In this essential new translation of Sa'di's work, leading expert on Iranian studies Homa Katouzian seeks to bring the poet's lyrics to a new readership. The book provides the Persian text and Katouzian's English translation side-by-side, creating an indispensable tool for students and enthusiasts of Iranian history, literature and culture. Inhaltsverzeichnis Content Dedication Preface Introduction Expression of Love Descriptions of the beloved Union Separation Ethical / Mystical Index

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Homa Katouzian is the Roshan Cultural Institute Academic Visitor in Iranian Studies, St Antony's College, and Member of the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Oxford.

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With poetry which speaks across the ages, Sa'di (1210-1281) is a vital classical poet and a towering figure of the medieval Persian canon. In this essential new translation of Sa'di's work, leading expert on Iranian studies Homa Katouzian seeks to bring the poet's lyrics to a new readership. The book provides the Persian text and Katouzian's English translation side-by-side, creating an indispensable tool for students and enthusiasts of Iranian history, literature and culture.

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Content

Dedication
Preface
Introduction
Expression of Love
Descriptions of the beloved
Union
Separation
Ethical / Mystical
Index