The Conference of the Birds

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The Conference of the Birds by Attar is a beautifully lyrical allegory following a group of birds on a spiritual quest to find their king, the Simorgh. Under the guidance of the hoopoe, they embark on a challenging journey that symbolises the soul's search for enlightenment and truth. With poetic wisdom woven throughout, the tale explores themes of devotion, perseverance, and the nature of understanding one's self.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by allegorical tales exploring spiritual themes and the journey towards self-discovery. Written with a poetic and philosophical flair, this story delves deep into the quest for enlightenment, appealing to readers interested in mystical literature and the rich tradition of Persian poetry.

Award-winning translator Sholeh Wolpé recaptures the beauty of one of Persian literature’s most celebrated masterpieces.

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Considered by Rumi to be the master of Sufi mystic poetry, Attar is best known for this epic poem, a magnificent allegorical tale about the soul's search for meaning. He recounts the perilous journey of the world's birds to the faraway peaks of Mount Qaf in search of the mysterious Simorgh, their king.

Attar's beguiling anecdotes and humour intermingle the sublime with the mundane, the spiritual with the worldly, while his poem models the soul's escape from the mind's rational embrace.

Sholeh Wolpé re-creates for modern readers the beauty and timeless wisdom of the original Persian, in contemporary English verse and poetic prose.

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The translation of The Conference of the Birds by Sholeh Wolpé has been praised for its beauty, elegance, and precision, offering a timeless rendition of Attar's allegorical tale of the soul's journey towards divine union. Reviewers commend its lively, contemporary English that maintains the poem's compelling rhythms, ensuring both surprise and delight for a new generation of readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393355543

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 April 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

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Translated by Sholeh Wolpé

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 384

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Arts & Culture Attar Non-Fiction Poetry

About the Author

Sholeh Wolpé is an Iranian-American poet and writer. The author of more than ten books of poems, translations, and anthologies, she is the recipient of a PEN/Heim grant, the Midwest Book Award, and the Lois Roth Persian Translation prize, among others. Wolpé lives in Los Angeles.

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