Nasir Khusraw, the Ruby of Badakhshan : A Portrait of the Persian Poet, Traveller and Philosopher Paperback / softback
by Alice C. Hunsberger
Part of the Ismaili Heritage series
Paperback / softback
Description
This is a comprehensive study of the life of Nasir-Khusraw, one of the foremost poets of the Persian language and a major Ismaili thinker and writer.
Celebrated for a poetry that combines art with philosophy, trusted for the details of his travels throughout the Middle East, revered and criticized for his theological texts, he remains one of the most fascinating figures in Islamic history and literature.
This volume also includes sections of his work.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:324 pages, 5 b&w illustrations
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:26/04/2002
- Category:
- ISBN:9781850439264
Information
-
Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:324 pages, 5 b&w illustrations
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:26/04/2002
- Category:
- ISBN:9781850439264