Nasir Khusraw, the ruby of Badakhshan : a portrait of the Persian poet, traveller and philospher / Alice C. Hunsberger.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hunsberger, Alice C.

Series:

Ismaili heritage series ; 4.

Ismaili heritage series ; 4

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nāṣir-i Khusraw, 1004-approximately 1088.

Nāṣir-i Khusraw.

Poets, Persian--Biography.

Poets, Persian.

Ismailites--Biography.

Ismailites.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xxi, 292 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : I.B. Tauris ; London : In association with the Institute of Ismaili Studies, 2000.

Summary:

This is a comprehensive study of the life of Nasir-Khusraw, one of the foremost poets of the Persian language and a major Ismaili thinker and writer. Celebrated for a poetry that combines art with philosophy, trusted for the details of his travels throughout the Middle East, revered and criticized for his theological texts, he remains one of the most fascinating figures in Islamic history and literature. This volume also includes sections of his work.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-280) and index.

ISBN:

1850439192

OCLC:

45829425