Nasir Khusraw, the Ruby of Badakhshan: A Portrait of the Persian Poet, Traveller and Philosopher

Hunsberger, Alice C.

ISBN 10: 1850439265 / ISBN 13: 9781850439264

Published by I.B. Tauris, 2002

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Synopsis: 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.

About the Author: Alice Hunsberger is currently Visitng Research Fellow at the Institute for Ismaili Studies in London. She has previously taught history, philosophy and religion as Associate Professor at Hunter College and at Queens College (both in New York), as well as at the University of Technology in Isfahan. She received her PhD from Columbia University.

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Title: Nasir Khusraw, the Ruby of Badakhshan: A ...
Publisher: I.B. Tauris
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good