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The Conference of the Birds

by Dick Davis, Attar of Nishapur, Afkham Darbandi
$8.90
The Conference of the Birds
The Conference of the Birds

Mystical journey in search of spiritual truth.

"The Conference of the Birds" isn't just a poetry book; it's a soulful odyssey wrapped in lyrical beauty. If you're yearning for a read that combines profound spirituality with an exquisite tapestry of metaphors, this classic is for you. It offers not merely a story, but a transformative experience that bridges the gap between the earthly and the divine, rendered through the enchanting voice of its feathered characters. This piece isn't just read; it's felt deeply.

  • لاک‌پشت پرنده Nominee (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Conference of the Birds

by Dick Davis, Attar of Nishapur, Afkham Darbandi
$8.90
ISBN: 9780140444346
Authors: Dick Davis, Attar of Nishapur, Afkham Darbandi
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 1984-07-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Religious Fiction, Poetry
Related Topics: Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.24
(rated by 6987 readers)

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Composed in the twelfth century in north-eastern Iran, Attar's great mystical poem is among the most significant of all works of Persian literature. A marvellous, allegorical rendering of the Islamic doctrine of Sufism - an esoteric system concerned with the search for truth through God - it describes the consequences of the conference of the birds of the world when they meet to begin the search for their ideal king, the Simorgh bird. On hearing that to find him they must undertake an arduous journey, the birds soon express their reservations to their leader, the hoopoe. With eloquence and insight, however, the hoopoe calms their fears, using a series of riddling parables to provide guidance in the search for spiritual truth. By turns witty and profound, The Conference of the Birds transforms deep belief into magnificent poetry.
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Mystical journey in search of spiritual truth.

"The Conference of the Birds" isn't just a poetry book; it's a soulful odyssey wrapped in lyrical beauty. If you're yearning for a read that combines profound spirituality with an exquisite tapestry of metaphors, this classic is for you. It offers not merely a story, but a transformative experience that bridges the gap between the earthly and the divine, rendered through the enchanting voice of its feathered characters. This piece isn't just read; it's felt deeply.

  • لاک‌پشت پرنده Nominee (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.