Saadi Shirazi

Qasaid

Long Persian poems showcasing classical literary forms and philosophical themes

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Saadi Shirazi
Saadi Shirazi

Persian poet and prose moralist whose Gulistan (Rose Garden) and Bustan (Orchard) are twin masterpieces of Persian literature combining lyrical verse with practical wisdom. He is the most widely translated classical Persian author.

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