What timeless moral wisdom and practical advice can be found in the poetry and prose of one of Persia’s greatest literary masters?
About the Book
Selections from Saadi's Gulistan presents carefully chosen passages from Gulistan (The Rose Garden) by the celebrated Persian poet and moralist Saadi Shirazi (1210–1291). The Gulistan is a masterpiece of Persian literature that combines elegant prose and poetry with profound ethical teachings. This selection covers topics such as justice, humility, generosity, the dangers of greed, the value of silence, and the importance of good character. Saadi’s wisdom is presented in short, memorable anecdotes and reflections that remain relevant across centuries.
What You Will Discover

<ul class="ul1">
 	<li class="li2">Beautiful selections from Saadi’s famous work Gulistan</li>
 	<li class="li2">Timeless moral lessons on justice, kindness, humility, and wisdom</li>
 	<li class="li2">Engaging short stories and reflections that illustrate human nature</li>
 	<li class="li2">Practical advice for ethical living and social conduct</li>
 	<li class="li2">The literary elegance and depth of classical Persian literature</li>
 	<li class="li2">Saadi’s unique blend of humor, insight, and spiritual guidance</li>
 	<li class="li2">The enduring relevance of his teachings in today’s world</li>
</ul>
About the Author
Saadi Shirazi is one of the greatest classical Persian poets, widely admired for his moral wisdom and literary excellence.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for lovers of poetry and wisdom literature, students of Persian and Islamic literature, and anyone seeking timeless moral guidance presented in beautiful prose and verse.

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Selections from Saadi's Gulistan

What timeless wisdom and moral guidance can be found in the poetry of one of Persia’s greatest poets, Saadi Shirazi?
About the Book
Selections from Saadi's Bustan presents carefully chosen verses from the famous work Bustan (The Orchard) by the renowned Persian poet Saadi Shirazi (1210–1291). The Bustan is a masterpiece of Persian literature that combines beautiful poetry with profound moral and ethical teachings. This selection highlights Saadi’s wisdom on justice, kindness, humility, generosity, and the importance of good character.
What You Will Discover

<ul class="ul1">
 	<li class="li2">Beautiful selections from Saadi’s masterpiece Bustan</li>
 	<li class="li2">Timeless moral lessons on justice, kindness, and ethical living</li>
 	<li class="li2">The elegance and depth of classical Persian poetry</li>
 	<li class="li2">Saadi’s insights into human nature and social conduct</li>
 	<li class="li2">The spiritual and practical wisdom embedded in his verses</li>
 	<li class="li2">The enduring relevance of Saadi’s teachings in today’s world</li>
</ul>
About the Author
Saadi Shirazi is one of the greatest classical Persian poets, widely loved for his moral wisdom and literary excellence.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is suitable for lovers of poetry, students of Persian literature, and anyone interested in timeless moral wisdom presented in beautiful verse.

Selections from Saadi's Bustan

As a poet and essayist, Richard Jeffrey Newman’s work explores the impact of feminism on his life as a man. As a co-translator of classical Persian poetry, he writes about the impact of that canon on our contemporary lives. He has published two books of poetry, Words for What Those Men Have Done (Guernica Editions 2017) and The Silence of Men (CavanKerry Press 2006). He has also published a chapbook of poetry, For My Son, A Kind of Prayer (Ghostbird Press 2016), as well as three books of translation from classical Persian poetry, most recently The Teller of Tales: Stories from Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh (Junction Press 2011). Newman is on the executive board of Newtown Literary, a Queens, NY-based literary non-profit and curates the First Tuesdays reading series in Jackson Heights, NY. He is Professor of English at Nassau Community College in Garden City, NY, where he also serves as secretary of his faculty union, The Nassau Community College Federation of Teachers (NCCFT). His website is

Published Works
Poetry
T’shuvah (Fernwood Press, 2023)
Words for What Those Men Have Done (Guernica Editions, 2017)
For My Son, A Kind of Prayer (chapbook; Ghostbird Press, 2016)
The Silence of Men (CavanKerry Press, 2006)

Translations
The Teller of Tales: Stories from Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh (Junction Press, 2011)
Selections from Saadi’s Bustan (Global Scholarly Publications, 2006)
Selections from Saadi’s Gulistan (Global Scholarly Publications, 2004)

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