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Title: Flowers from a Persian Garden and Other Papers

Note: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Flowers from a Persian garden -- Oriental wit and humour -- Tales of a parrot -- Rabbinical legends, tales, fables, and aphorisms -- An Arabian tale of love -- Apocryphal life of Esop -- Ignorance of the clergy in the Middle Ages -- The beards of our fathers.

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Summary: "Flowers from a Persian Garden and Other Papers" by W. A. Clouston is a collection of essays and tales likely written in the late 19th century. The work serves as an exploration of Persian literature, particularly the poetic genius of the renowned poet Saádí, and it also includes discussions on Eastern wit, humor, and various moral tales. This compilation aims to present engaging readings suitable for a wide audience, while also appealing to scholars of folk-lore and literature. At the start of the collection, Clouston dedicates the work to a fellow scholar, emphasizing the importance of wisdom and humor in literature. He intricately sketches the life and contributions of Saádí, illustrating his experiences and the impact of his writings, particularly the "Gulistán" (Rose-Garden). The opening portion introduces readers to Saádí's character, his profound insights into human nature, and the witty and moral tales that populate his works. Clouston sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Saádí's writings, inviting readers to appreciate the richness of Persian literary traditions intertwined with universal themes of wisdom and folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Clouston, W. A. (William Alexander), 1843-1896

EBook No.: 16949

Published: Oct 26, 2005

Downloads: 206

Language: English

Subject: Middle Eastern literature -- History and criticism

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Flowers from a Persian Garden and Other Papers

Note: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Flowers from a Persian garden -- Oriental wit and humour -- Tales of a parrot -- Rabbinical legends, tales, fables, and aphorisms -- An Arabian tale of love -- Apocryphal life of Esop -- Ignorance of the clergy in the Middle Ages -- The beards of our fathers.

Credits: Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Flowers from a Persian Garden and Other Papers" by W. A. Clouston is a collection of essays and tales likely written in the late 19th century. The work serves as an exploration of Persian literature, particularly the poetic genius of the renowned poet Saádí, and it also includes discussions on Eastern wit, humor, and various moral tales. This compilation aims to present engaging readings suitable for a wide audience, while also appealing to scholars of folk-lore and literature. At the start of the collection, Clouston dedicates the work to a fellow scholar, emphasizing the importance of wisdom and humor in literature. He intricately sketches the life and contributions of Saádí, illustrating his experiences and the impact of his writings, particularly the "Gulistán" (Rose-Garden). The opening portion introduces readers to Saádí's character, his profound insights into human nature, and the witty and moral tales that populate his works. Clouston sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Saádí's writings, inviting readers to appreciate the richness of Persian literary traditions intertwined with universal themes of wisdom and folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Clouston, W. A. (William Alexander), 1843-1896

EBook No.: 16949

Published: Oct 26, 2005

Downloads: 206

Language: English

Subject: Middle Eastern literature -- History and criticism

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.