The Discontented Dervishes: And Other Persian Tales

by Sa’di

Presented as an attractive gift book, this is a fitting tribute to the wit, wisdom, and subtle humor of Sa'di's work.

Genres: Fiction

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

Reviews

[Lynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really lovely little book! Anyone who's a fan of Aesop's Fables will surely love this, as the storytelling is very similar in purpose and style, albeit from the perspective of a Sufi poet from many centuries ago.

[Vidhi · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

An easy read, this is a wonderful collection of Persian folklore, good for all ages. Some of it was reminiscent of the old Indian tales I was told as a child, others short & classy & to-the-point deliverers of morals.

While some of the stories made me roll my eyes a bit, overall I was happy with the collection.