{"product_id":"the-orchard-persian-poetry-guest-book-unlined-hardback-journal-by-paperblanks-9781439796627","title":"The Orchard (Persian Poetry) Guest Book Unlined Hardback Journal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the 17th-century binding that originally housed the \u003cem\u003eBustan\u003c\/em\u003e, a seminal work by Persian author Saadi (1210-1291), this design features intricate birds and flowers that beautifully mirror the contents of the original volume. Today, the historic binding can be found in the British Library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaadi Shirazi, known by his pen name Saadi, was a poet and prose writer born in Shiraz, Iran. He was nicknamed \"The Master of Speech\" among fellow Persian scholars for the quality of his writing and the depth of his social and moral thoughts. Saadi’s work conveyed his worldview through the beauty of poetry. The strength of his writing not only impacted Persian literature but also influenced the use of the Persian language in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eBustan\u003c\/em\u003e (known in English as \u003cem\u003eThe Orchard\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of Saadi’s two best-known works. Written entirely in verse, the stories within are rich in moral thought and principles. Scattered throughout are aphorisms, practical wisdom, and reflections on the human existence. With its delicate botanical patterns, this design reflects the fruits of Saadi’s wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341362741484,"sku":"9781439796627","price":42.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17133273482700.jpg?v=1772190330","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-orchard-persian-poetry-guest-book-unlined-hardback-journal-by-paperblanks-9781439796627","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}