Saadi Shirazi
Master of Persian poetry, renowned for Sufi wisdom and moral depth.
Chronology: 1210 – 1292-12-09
Origins & Early Life
Abu Mohammad Moshrefoldin Mosleh ebn Abdollah ebn Mosharraf (1209/10–1291/92), better known by his pen name Saadi, was a Persian Sufi poet. He is recognized for the quality of his writings and for the depth of his social and moral thoughts. Saadi is widely recognized as one of the greatest poets of the classical literary tradition, earning him the nickname "The Master of Speech" or "The Wordsmith" (استاد سخن ostâd-e soxan) or simply "Master" (استاد ostâd) among Persian scholars. He has been quoted in the Western traditions as well.
Pivotal Works & Achievements
His book, Bustan has been ranked as one of the 100 greatest books of all time by The Guardian. == Background and name == Abu Mohammad Moshrefoldin Mosleh ebn Abdollah ebn Mosharraf, was of Persian stock and his birth date is uncertain; most scholars consider him to have been born in 1209 or 1210. He was from the city of Shiraz, the provincial capital of the modern day Fars province. Since 1148, the city had been under the rule of the Salghurids, a Persianate dynasty of Turkoman origin. There is little certainty concerning Saadi's life.
Enduring Legacy & Impact
Although his own writings, particularly the Bustan and Gulistan, contain many supposedly autobiographical memories, many...
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