Considered one of the great Sufi poets in his native country, Farid al-Din Attar (1142-1220) is not as well known to Western readers. He ran an apothecary in his early years; after hearing the many troubles of his clients, he left his trade to travel abroad. During his travels, he met many Sufi mystics and, eventually, became one himself. His best-known work is the allegorical Mantiq Al-Tayr, or Conference...
Seller: Anis Press, Walnut Creek, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover Jan 01, 2005. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 0323M9GKNLU
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