The Rose Garden -Gulistan- of Saadi

The book is divided into 8 chapters and delves into various themes such as kings’ morality, dervishes’ behavior, the benefits of contentment, the power of silence, love and youthfulness, the challenges of old age, the impact of education, and the rules for leading a fulfilling life. Gulistan can be seen as a window into the society of Sádi’s time, with the cultural and social conditions of the people depicted through real and fictional events. The author uses a mix of imagined and real characters and draws on his own experiences to offer advice on living freely and improving the quality of life. The translation featured in this book is by Edward Rehatsek in 1888, and Sádi’s work was first introduced to the west by Goethe and Andre du Ryer in 1634. The first full English translation of Gulistan was completed by Sir Richard Francis Burton.Gulistan is considered a masterpiece of Persian writing and rhetoric and one of the most influential prose books in Persian literature. It has long been used as an educational resource in schools, providing a deeper understanding of Persian culture and literature.

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