Sa'di in Love

'In the breath that I die for you I'll be longing/ Wishing to turn into the dust of your belonging' - Sa'di Expressions of Love. With poetry which speaks across the ages Sa'di (1210-1281) is a vital classical poet and a towering figure of the medieval Persian canon. Comparable in skill and stature to other Persian poets such as Ferdowsi Hafez Rumi and Omar Khayyam Sa'di's verses--best known through his 'Bustan' and 'Golestan' address universal themes of passion love and the human condition in works which are both psychologically perceptive and beautifully crafted. His mystical writings contemporaneous with Rumi reveal a degree of depth wisdom and insight which have placed Sa'di in the pantheon of world literature. In this essential new translation of Sa'di's work leading expert on Iranian studies Homa Katouzian seeks to bring the poet's lyrics to a new readership. The book provides the Persian text and Katouzian's English translation side-by-side creating an indispensible tool for students and enthusiasts of Iranian history literature and culture.