The conference of the birds
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Published
New York : Penguin Press, 2011.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 27 cm.
Status
Moab Library - Adult Non-fiction Book
891.551 SIS
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891.551 SIS
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Published
New York : Penguin Press, 2011.
Format
Book
Language
English
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General Note
Based on the 12th century Persian epic poem: Manṭiq al-ṭa.
Description
Peter Sís breathes new life into this foundational Sufi poem, revealing its profound lessons. Sís's deeply felt adaptation tells the story of an epic flight of birds in search of the true king, Simorgh. Drawn from all species, the band of birds is led by the hoopoe. He promises that the voyage to the mountain of Kaf, where Simorgh lives, will be perilous and many birds resist, afraid of what they might encounter. Others perish during the passage through the seven valleys: quest, love, understanding, friendship, unity, amazement, and death. Those that continue reach the mountain to learn that Simorgh the king is, in fact, each of them and all of them. In this lyrical and richly illustrated story of love, faith, and the meaning of it all, Peter Sís shows the pain, and beauty, of the human journey.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Sis, P., & Attar, F. U. (2011). The conference of the birds . Penguin Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sis, Peter, 1949- and Farid Ud-Din Attar. 2011. The Conference of the Birds. Penguin Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sis, Peter, 1949- and Farid Ud-Din Attar. The Conference of the Birds Penguin Press, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Sis, Peter, and Farid Ud-Din Attar. The Conference of the Birds Penguin Press, 2011.
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