Hatim's Tales


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Hatim's Tales


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Hatim's Tales


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Hatim's Tales


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The adventures of Hatim Taï, a romance


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"The adventures of Hatim Taï, a romance" by Anonymous (translated by Duncan Forbes). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.




Tales of the Dervishes


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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.




The Adventures of Hatim Tai


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The Adventures of Hatim Tai Translated from the Persian By DUNCAN FORBES, A.M.Qissa-e-Hatem Tai (The adventures of Hatim Tai) is very popular in South Asia. Multiple movies (see below) about Hatem Tai are based on this story.Qissa-e Hatim Tai- pages from the Urdu book Araish-e Mehfil which describes the adventures of Hatim TaiIt consists of a short introduction describing his ancestors and his own virtues. In seven chapters, seven of his adventures are given.The stories are based on seven questions, asked by a beautiful and rich woman Husn Banu, who will marry only the person who will obtain answers to these questions:' What I saw once, I long for a second time.'' Do good, and cast it upon the waters.'' Do no evil; if you do, such shall you meet with.'' He who speaks the truth is always tranquil.'' Let him bring an account of the mountain of Nida.'' Let him produce a pearl of the size of a duck's egg'' Let him bring an account of the bath of Bad-gard.'A king falls in love with her and wanders around, not knowing where to go or what to do. By chance he meets Hatem Tai, to whom he tells his story. Hatem undertakes to find the answers to the questions.