The Conference of the Birds

Notes

Composed in the twelfth century in north-eastern Iran, this great mystical poem is among the most significant of all works of Persian literature. 

Translated by Sholeh Wolpé

Artist / Author Attar
ISBN 9780393355543
Reference P3941
Date 2019
Type Publication

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