Tales of the Dervishes

Tales of the Dervishes
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Publisher : Octagon Press Ltd
Total Pages : 224
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ISBN-10 : 9780900860478
ISBN-13 : 0900860472
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Book Synopsis Tales of the Dervishes by : Idries Shah

Download or read book Tales of the Dervishes written by Idries Shah and published by Octagon Press Ltd. This book was released on 1982 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mysterious chest is buried unopened. A wondrous caravan brings fortune to a simple cobbler. An outcast princess creates a new life in the wilderness. Some of the 78 tales in this remarkable book first appeared in print over a thousand years ago; others are medieval classics. Yet each has a special relevance for us at the dawn of the 21st century. All are told with Idries Shah's distinctive wit and grace and the author's own commentary notes. These are teaching stories in the Sufi tradition. Those who probe beyond the surface will find multiple meanings to challenge assumptions and foster new ways of thinking and perceiving. Tales of the Dervishes is essential reading for anyone interested in Sufi thought, the significance and history of tales, or simply superb entertainment.


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