SECRET OF BIRDS, FLOWERS, NATURE, ANIMALS & INSECTS A Sufi Allegory in Prose & Poetry - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook SECRET OF BIRDS, FLOWERS, NATURE, ANIMALS & INSECTS A Sufi Allegory in Prose & Poetry write by Azz-Eddin Al-Muqaddasi. This book was released on 2019-12-08. SECRET OF BIRDS, FLOWERS, NATURE, ANIMALS & INSECTS A Sufi Allegory in Prose & Poetry available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. SECRET OF BIRDS, FLOWERS, NATURE, ANIMALS & INSECTS A Sufi Allegory in Prose & Poetry (Large Print & Large Format Edition) by Azz-eddin al-Muqaddasi Translation & Introduction Paul Smith From the Introduction: There is little to say about the author of these allegories as very little is known about him. His real name is unknown because Azz-eddin is a nickname and al-Muqaddasi means of Jerusalem, in that Azz-eddin was native of that town or territory, or sometime lived there. It is said that Azz-eddin was an Imam (religious leader) and he was erudite and eloquent in Arabic and he imitated the style of Ibn al-Giouzi (historian) and listened to him with much pleasure. It is said that he perished one day near the Kaaba, in the presence of a crowd of the great and learned and he fulfilled his obligation of pilgrimage perfectly and many took an exact copy of his speech, and his death was on Wednesday February the 12th, 1280, caused by a fall from a high place in Mecca. In addition to the allegories here published, Azz-eddin al-Mucaddasi is known for other highly respected works which are all mystical (Sufi) but have not come down to us. It is obvious he was influenced by 'The Conference of the Birds' (see appendix) by 'Attar who died about 60 years before he did. These short poems (qita's) translated in the correct form for the first time, coming after the speech in prose of the flower, bird, natural occurrence, herb, animal or insect appear as a continuation or the essence of the prose... However, in judging this work according to Western taste, it can't be denied the allegories are easy, yet deep and elegant, with no lack of real Sufi knowledge and experience of the Path through various seekers: the expressions are poetic and pleasant. "It has been said, perhaps with truth, that there is no document of such age to touch this one for a combination of mystical insight and understanding of human psychology." K. Winstone-Hamilton. Large Print (18pt) Large Format (8"x 10") Pages 313. Illustrated.
The Secret of Birds, Flowers, Nature, Animals and Insects
The Secret of Birds, Flowers, Nature, Animals and Insects - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Secret of Birds, Flowers, Nature, Animals and Insects write by Azz-eddin al-Muqaddasi. This book was released on 2018-01-22. The Secret of Birds, Flowers, Nature, Animals and Insects available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The Secret of Birds, Flowers, Nature, Animals & Insects A Sufi Allegory in Prose & Poetry by Azz-eddin al-Muqaddasi Translation & Introduction Paul Smith From the Introduction on the Life of the Author, form of the Qit'a and on Sufi Poetry: There is little to say about the author of these allegories as very little is known about him. His real name is unknown because Azz-eddin is a nickname and al-Muqaddasi means of Jerusalem, in that Azz-eddin was native of that town or territory, or sometime lived there. It is said that Azz-eddin was an Imam (religious leader) and he was erudite and eloquent in Arabic and he imitated the style of Ibn al-Giouzi (historian) and listened to him with much pleasure. It is said that he perished one day near the Kaaba, in the presence of a crowd of the great and learned and he fulfilled his obligation of pilgrimage perfectly and many took an exact copy of his speech, and his death was on Wednesday February the 12th, 1280, caused by a fall from a high place in Mecca. In addition to the allegories here published, Azz-eddin al-Mucaddasi is known for other highly respected works which are all mystical (Sufi) but have not come down to us. It is obvious he was influenced by 'The Conference of the Birds' (see appendix) by 'Attar who died about 60 years before he did. These short poems (qita's) translated in the correct form for the first time, coming after the speech in prose of the flower, bird, natural occurance, herb, animal or insect appear as a continuation or the essence of the prose. The judgment of the work of Azz-eddin has been mostly favorable; but if one leaves oneself to the Middle-Eastern taste, what seems to be defects will soon become real beauties and that what seems odd, are games of the mind. However, in judging this work according to Western taste, it can't be denied the allegories are easy, yet deep and elegant, with no lack of real Sufi knowledge and experience of the Path through various seekers: the expressions are poetic and pleasant. "It has been said, perhaps with truth, that there is no document of such age to touch this one for a combination of mystical insight and understanding of human psychology." K. Winstone-Hamilton. Large Format Paperback 7"x 10" Pages 250. Illustrated. COMMENTS ON PAUL SMITH'S TRANSLATION OF HAFIZ'S 'DIVAN'. "It is not a joke... the English version of ALL the ghazals of Hafiz is a great feat and of paramount importance. " Dr. Mir Mohammad Taghavi (Dr. of Literature) Tehran. "Superb translations. 99% Hafiz 1% Paul Smith." Ali Akbar Shapurzman, translator of English to Persian and knower of Hafiz's Divan off by heart. Paul Smith (b.1945) is a poet, author and translator of many books of great Sufi poets of Persian, Arabic, Urdu, Turkish, and other languages... including Hafiz, Sadi, Nizami, Rumi, 'Attar, Sana'i, Jahan Khatun, Obeyd Zakani, Mu'in, Amir Khusrau, Nesimi, Kabir, Anvari, Ansari, Jami, Khayyam, Mansur Hallaj, Rudaki, Yunus Emre, Mahsati, and many others, as well as his own poetry, fiction, plays, biographies, children's books and a dozen screenplays. www.newhumanitybooks.com
The Secret Lives of Garden Bees
The Secret Lives of Garden Bees - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Secret Lives of Garden Bees write by Jean Vernon. This book was released on 2020-03-30. The Secret Lives of Garden Bees available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A friendly, accessible guide into the weird, but wonderful world of bees in the gardens of the UK. From the common or garden bumblebees that nest in bird boxes, compost heaps, and old mouse holes making “Winnie the Pooh” style honey pots to feed their babes; to the quirky wool carder bee, a solitary bee that combs the fluff from garden plants to line her brood cells; and the amazing leaf cutter bee that carves chunks out of plant foliage to seal its egg chambers . . . This book will reveal the secrets and fascinating lives of the bees that live and breed in your garden, from buzz pollination, to the bee robbers that cheat the plants and steal nectar by stealth. With a chapter per season to explore what you are likely to see in your garden, great plants to grow to help them, plus other fascinating information on these secretive creatures, this book is designed to bring alive the world of garden before your very eyes. “The colorful narrative radiates the authors love for bees and is punctuated with heaps of beautiful photographs. Easily read from cover to cover or dipped in to when in need of bee identification.” —Sunday Express (UK)
Five Famous Allegories in Sufi Poetry
Five Famous Allegories in Sufi Poetry - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Five Famous Allegories in Sufi Poetry write by 'Attar. This book was released on 2018-06-26. Five Famous Allegories in Sufi Poetry available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. FIVE FAMOUS ALLEGORIES IN SUFI POETRY Conference of the Birds; Secrets of Birds, Flowers, Nature, Animals & Insects; Cat & Mouse; The Fish; The Spider. Translations & Introductions by Paul Smith Farid al-din 'Attar (d. 1221) was a grear Sufi poet who composed over 5o books. His most loved, apart from his ghazals is 'The Conference of the Birds' in masnavi (rhyming couplets) form (translated here by Edward FitzGerald) that would influence all the following poets in their writing of Sufi philosophy in the way of allegories, using Nature. Azz-eddin al-Muqaddasi (d. 1280) is famous for one book, his 'Secret of Birds, Flowers' etc. in prose and poetry. "It has been said, perhaps with truth, that there is no document of such age to touch this one for a combination of mystical insight and understanding of human psychology." K. Winstone-Hamilton. Mouse & Cat by Obeyd Zakani is a satirical, epic allegory that was influential at the time it was composed (14th c.) and has remained so for the past 600 years. It is more than just a story for children (that some say brought about the cartoon of Tom & Jerry)... it is a story of the stupidity of the false power of those in power and a warning to all that such blind ambition always leads to destruction at the hands of one even more powerful. Sufi poet Shah Da'i (1406-1464) takes his clue from 'Attar and tells the marvellous allegory of the fish who go in search of an answer to their problem from the Ancient Wise Fish. Iran's recent great female poet Parvin Etesami (1907-1941) tells the simple but deep allegory of the lazy man and the hard-working spider in such a clever and engrossing way that her reason for telling it is subtle but truly enlightening. The correct rhymes and hpefully, the meanings are achieved. ILLUSTRATED. Large Format Paperback 7" x 10" 460 pages. COMMENTS ON PAUL SMITH'S TRANSLATION OF HAFIZ'S 'DIVAN'. "It is not a joke... the English version of ALL the ghazals of Hafiz is a great feat and of paramount importance. I am astonished." Dr. Mir Mohammad Taghavi (Dr. of Literature) Tehran. "Superb translations. 99% Hafiz 1% Paul Smith." Ali Akbar Shapurzman, translator of many mystical works in English into Persian. Paul Smith (b.1945) is an Australian poet, author and translator of many books of Sufi poets of the Persian, Arabic, Urdu, Turkish, Pashtu and other languages... including Hafiz, Sadi, Nizami, Rumi, 'Attar, Sana'i, Jahan Khatun, Obeyd Zakani, Mu'in, Amir Khusrau, Nesimi, Kabir, Anvari, Ansari, Jami, Omar, Seemab and others and his poetry, fiction, plays, biographies, children's books and screenplays.
Birds & Blooms Everyday Nature Secrets
Birds & Blooms Everyday Nature Secrets - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Birds & Blooms Everyday Nature Secrets write by Birds & Blooms. This book was released on 2022-09-13. Birds & Blooms Everyday Nature Secrets available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Surprising facts, stunning photography, and real-life birding and gardening stories are accompanied by practical tips and advice in this curiosity-sparking volume for nature lovers. Did you know that blackpoll warblers can fly nonstop for more than 80 hours and cover more than 2000 miles during that time? Or that grey squirrels can fall more than 100 feet without serious injury? You’ll find these and many more fun facts in Everyday Nature Secrets, a book for curious nature lovers. Backyard birders and gardening fans alike will be captivated as they explore the many wonders of nature through: Fascinating details about backyard birds and other wildlife Tips and tricks for better gardening Real-life stories from fellow enthusiasts Breathtaking full-color photography and whimsical illustrations Inspiring nature quotes Expert Q&As, infographics, top 10 lists, and more The book is organized into four themed sections, including “Why Do Birds Do That?” and “Ultimate Garden Know-How.” Readers can explore a specific topic they’re curious about, quickly glean answers to common questions (How do I keep away garden pests? What do I need to know about bird baths?), or just flip to a page and learn the answer to a fascinating nature question they never even knew they had. What secret will you discover?
