Flowers from a Persian Garden and Other Papers
Exploring Persian Poetry and Culture Through Essays and TranslationsBy W. A. Clouston
Length8h 52m
About this audiobook
In "Flowers from a Persian Garden and Other Papers," W. A. Clouston presents a captivating collection that blends folklore, myth, and moral tales extracted from Persian literary traditions. The book exhibits a lyrical prose style, rich with vivid imagery and intricate descriptions, inviting readers into the lush landscapes of Persian culture. Clouston'Äôs careful selection of stories serves not only to entertain but also to illuminate universal themes of love, wisdom, and the human condition, placing his work within the context of cross-cultural literary exchanges during the late 19th century. W. A. Clouston, a noted Scottish folklorist and scholar, drew upon his extensive knowledge of Eastern literature to curate this collection. His passion for Persian narratives and cultural history is evident, influenced by his time in various academic circles, which reinforced his appreciation for literary diversity and the intricate interplay of Eastern and Western literary traditions. Clouston's work reflects his broader commitment to fostering understanding through storytelling, bridging cultural divides through shared narratives. I highly recommend "Flowers from a Persian Garden" to readers seeking a rich tapestry of stories that offer both entertainment and insight. This book is an essential addition for those interested in comparative literature, as it not only enriches the understanding of Persian tales but also celebrates the enduring power of storytelling across cultures.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length8 hrs 52 mins
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Publish dateNov 26, 2019
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Table of contents
1II
56ADDITIONAL NOTE.: THE MAGIC BOWL, pp. 152-156; 157, 158.
2III
57RABBINICAL LEGENDS, TALES, FABLES, AND APHORISMS.
3ORIENTAL WIT AND HUMOUR.
58I
4I
59II
5II
60Adam and Eve.
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6III
61Cain and Abel.
7IV
62The Planting of the Vine.
8V
63Luminous Jewels.
9TALES OF A PARROT.
64Abraham’s Arrival in Egypt.
10I
65The Infamous Citizens of Sodom.
11II
66Abraham and Ishmael’s Wife.
12III
67Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife.
13IV
68Joseph and his Brethren.
14V
69Jacob’s Sorrow.
15VI
70Moses and Pharaoh.
16RABBINICAL LEGENDS, TALES, FABLES, AND APHORISMS.
71III: Unheard-of Monsters.
17II
72IV
18III
73Rabbi Jochonan and the Poor Woman.
19IV
74A Safe Investment.
20V
75The Jewels.
21VI
76The Capon-Carver.
22AN ARABIAN TALE OF LOVE.
77V
23APOCRYPHAL LIFE OF ESOP.
78A Dutiful Son.
24IGNORANCE OF THE CLERGY IN THE MIDDLE AGES.
79An Ingenious Will.
25THE BEARDS OF OUR FATHERS.
80The Fox and the Bear.
26INDEX.
81The Fox in the Garden.
27FLOWERS FROM A PERSIAN GARDEN.
82The Desolate Island.
28I
83The Man and his Three Friends.
29II
84The Garments.
30III
85Solomon's Choice
31ORIENTAL WIT AND HUMOUR.
86Bride and Bridegroom.
32I
87Abraham and the Idols.
33II
88The Vanity of Ambition.
34III
89The Seven Stages of Human Life.
35IV
90VI
36V
91ADDITIONAL NOTES.
37TALES OF A PARROT.
92ADAM AND THE OIL OF MERCY.
38I
93MUSLIM LEGEND OF ADAM’S PUNISHMENT, PARDON, DEATH, AND BURIAL.
39The Stolen Images.
94MOSES AND THE POOR WOODCUTTER.
40The Woman Carved out of Wood.
95PRECOCIOUS SAGACITY OF SOLOMON.
41Of the Man whose Mare was kicked by a Merchant’s Horse.
96SOLOMON AND THE SERPENT’S PREY.
42II
97THE CAPON-CARVER, p. 231.
43The Emperor’s Dream.
98THE FOX AND THE BEAR, p. 240.
44The Golden Apparition.
99THE DESOLATE ISLAND, p. 243.
45The Four Treasure-Seekers.
100OTHER RABBINICAL LEGENDS AND TALES.
46III: The Singing Ass.
101AN ARABIAN TALE OF LOVE.
47IV
102Majnún bewails the Death of Laylá.
48The Goldsmith who lost his Life through his Covetousness.
103ADDITIONAL NOTES.
49The King who died of Love for a Merchant’s beautiful Daughter.
104‘WAMIK AND ASRA,’ p. 289.
50The Discovery of Music.
105ANOTHER FAMOUS ARABIAN LOVER.
51The Seven Requisites of a Perfect Woman.
106APOCRYPHAL LIFE OF ESOP, THE FABULIST.
52V
107ADDITIONAL NOTE.: DRINKING THE SEA DRY, p. 306.
53Story of the Daughter of the Kaysar of Rome, and her trouble by reason of her Son.
108IGNORANCE OF THE CLERGY IN THE MIDDLE AGES.
54The King and his Seven Vazírs.
109THE BEARDS OF OUR FATHERS.
55VI: The Tree of Life.
110INDEX.
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