The Gulistan: Being the Rose Garden of Shaikh Sa'di, the First Four Babs or Gateways (1899)

The Gulistan is a book written by Shaikh Sa'di, a Persian poet and philosopher, in the 13th century. The book is a collection of stories, poems, and aphorisms that offer moral and ethical guidance to its readers. The book is divided into eight chapters, each focusing on a different theme, such as love, wisdom, and justice. The first four chapters, known as the ""Babs"" or gateways, are the main focus of this edition. These chapters cover topics such as the importance of education, the virtues of contentment and patience, and the dangers of arrogance and greed. The book is written in a simple and accessible style, making it popular among both scholars and laypeople. This edition, published in 1899, includes a translation of the original Persian text into English, along with extensive notes and commentary by the translator. Overall, The Gulistan is a timeless work of literature that continues to inspire readers around the world with its timeless wisdom and insight.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.