Project Gutenberg 2004-07-30 Public domain in the USA. 203 Sadi Saadi, Mulikhiddin Saadi, Mushrifaddin Saadi, Muslikhiddin Saati Saadi Sadee Saudee, Sheik Muslahuddeen Ross, James 1759 1831 The Persian Literature, Comprising The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan, Volume 2 Volume 2 contains only The Gulistan. E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Karen Lofstrom, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Persian Literature" comprising "The Shah Nameh," "The Rubaiyat," "The Divan," and "The Gulistan," is a collection of classical Persian literary works that vividly embodies the depth of Persian poetry and prose, compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology includes notable pieces by eminent Persian poets like Sa'di, whose work often blends moral lessons with intricate storytelling, reflecting the zeitgeist of their times. Overall, the collection showcases themes of heroism, love, social justice, and philosophical musings, inviting readers into the rich tapestry of Persian culture and thought. At the start of the "Gulistan" by Sa'di, readers are introduced to a series of moral tales, aphorisms, and anecdotes that emphasize the virtues and failings of both rulers and their subjects. The opening chapter delves into the customs of kings, illustrating the nuances of power through vivid examples, including a tale of a king who shows mercy to a wrongdoer after being swayed by a wise vizir's intercession. Sa'di's narrative not only entertains but also imparts wisdom regarding compassion, governance, and the essence of human dignity, establishing a foundation for readers to explore the intricate relationships between authority, justice, and morality throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Persian literature -- Translations into English PJ Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Classics of Literature 299319 2025-08-06T03:45:21.268058 text/html 299330 299185 2024-11-06T06:05:31.846893 2023-10-06T07:41:39.957957 text/html text/html 224403 2025-08-06T03:45:29.171037 application/epub+zip 225353 2025-08-06T03:45:24.961067 application/epub+zip 178011 2025-08-06T03:45:23.622034 application/epub+zip 500971 2025-08-06T03:45:32.349045 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 484029 2025-08-06T03:45:28.323064 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 252313 2022-09-07T00:02:11.386266 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270477 2025-08-06T03:45:20.860072 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 250316 2024-10-28T20:02:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17763 2025-08-06T03:45:32.498988 application/rdf+xml 26367 2025-08-06T03:45:24.137037 image/jpeg 4800 2025-08-06T03:45:23.872022 image/jpeg 218041 2025-08-06T03:45:21.291070 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia