Chahar Maqalah (The Four Discourses) of Nidhami al-Arudi al-Samarqandi Paperback / softback
by Edward G. Browne
Part of the Gibb Memorial Trust Persian Studies series
Paperback / softback
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Written in the middle of the 12th century for a member of the Ghurid family of Bamiyan (in modern Afghanistan) the Four Discourses are concerned with four professions necessary at the Prince's court, those of scribe, poet, astrologer and physician. After describing the natural qualities and training required for each of them, Nizami 'Arudi relates anecdotes, mostly exemplifying the vicissitudes of life in the profession and the conditions that lead to success.
The work is a particularly interesting and charming example of early ornamental prose in Persian. Edward G. Browne was a Former Fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:140 pages, p.
- Publisher:Gibb Memorial Trust
- Publication Date:30/06/2012
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- ISBN:9780906094068
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:140 pages, p.
- Publisher:Gibb Memorial Trust
- Publication Date:30/06/2012
- Category:
- ISBN:9780906094068
