Author : Idries Shah
Publisher : Octagon Press Ltd
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 25,52 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Nasreddin Hoca (Legendary character)
ISBN : 0863040861
Stories of Mulla Nasrudin appear in oral traditions and literature from the Middle East to Greece, Russia to China. Many nations claim Nasrudin as a native son, but nobody really knows who he was or where he came from. Whether the stories are studied for their humour or hidden wisdom, they help us understand our world and ourselves.
Author : Idries Shah
Publisher : Plume
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 11,38 MB
Release : 1972
Category : Nasreddin Hoca (Legendary character)
ISBN : 9780525473398
Collected stories about a popular figure in the folklore of many Asian and European countries.
Author : Idries Shah
Publisher : Octagon Press Ltd
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 39,69 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Arabic fiction
ISBN : 0863040233
Here, Nasrudin's anecdotes are seen to be parallel to the mind's working, designed to amuse the tea-house, but also intended for use on other levels.
Author : Sean Taylor
Publisher : Candlewick
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 20,38 MB
Release : 2019-08-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1536205079
Timeless wisdom is found in absurdity in these tales of an iconic Muslim character known as the sagest man in the village — and also its biggest fool. Would you like to know how a thief can turn into a donkey? Whether a cow can climb a pole? Or why you should spoon yogurt into a lake? Mulla Nasruddin knows all the answers, and he might also tell you why he rides his donkey backwards. Whether in the guise of an imam in a mosque or a beggar in the street, this trickster is never at a loss for a rejoinder, though it may leave you scratching your head, rolling your eyes, or laughing out loud. Enjoy twenty-one classic tales about a much-loved character from Muslim cultures in a book packed with jokes, riddles, and wisdom and paired with vibrant, theatrical illustrations.
Author : Idries Shah
Publisher : Octagon Press Ltd
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 18,44 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Arabic wit and humor
ISBN : 0863040217
"Nasrudin is an international folk hero of medieval origin, but timeless appeal. His role changes, sometimes he is a sage, sometimes the fool: he is courtier, beggar, physician, judge and teacher. Whether his anecdotes are studied for their hidden wisdom, or enjoyed for their pungent humour, they are an enduring part of the world's culture."--Cover.
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Publisher : Lethe Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 24,6 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1590211758
This entertaining and insightful retelling of the Nasruddin corpus by a noted anthologist and lifelong Nasruddin devotee brings the beloved Persian folk hero into the 21st century. With more than 343 stories, this collection easily becomes the definitive English anthology of Mullah Nasruddin's wit and wisdom.
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Publisher : Lethe Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,45 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1590214641
This much-anticipated sequel to the award-winning collection detailing the exploits of the beloved 800-year-old Turkish "wise fool," Mullah Nasruddin, presents well over 250 hilarious and authentic folktales, dozens appearing in English for the first time. Author Suresha has done extensive research to unearth many of these centuries-old racy tales of the "naughty Nasruddin"-stories previously suppressed for moralistic reasons-which explore taboo themes as the Mullah interacts with his family, community, and strangers during his many journeys. Readers will be amused as well as amazed by this unadulterated account of the truly Extraordinary Adventures of Mullah Nasruddin.
Author : Idries Shah
Publisher : Octagon Press Ltd
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 21,8 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 0863040365
No ordinary collection of tales, this anthology was the result of extensive research that led Shah to conclude that there is a certain basic fund of human fictions which recur again and again throughout the world and never seem to lose their compelling attraction. This special paperback version of World Tales concentrates on the essentials, the text of the stories, and omits the illustrations which were part of a previous edition.
Author : Rina Singh
Publisher : Tundra Books
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 15,95 MB
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1770491449
Nasrudin Hoja was a mullah (teacher) in Turkey. He was a busy man – he worked in a vineyard, gave sermons at the mosque, and was sometimes even a judge. He did all of this with a nagging wife, a constant stream of uninvited visitors, and many animals. Although Hoja’s life wasn’t easy, his heart was always light and his observations about life held a witty twist. For instance, when his donkey got lost, his neighbors offered sympathy, but Hoja found the bright side: “Imagine if I were riding the donkey at the time. I’d be lost too!” Though the ten Hoja stories presented by Rina Singh and richly illustrated by Farida Zaman are funny, each one contains such insight into human nature that Sufi teachers use them to illustrate their teachings. Traditional Turkish Hoja stories are much-loved throughout Asia, and Nearly Nonsense brings them to a North American readership sure to enjoy them and, through laughter, to learn from them.
Author : Charles Upton
Publisher : Sophia Perennis et Universalis
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 48,5 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597310703
"A selection of the many stories of the famous Muslim holy fool Mulla Nasrudin, each story followed by a key to understanding its deeper meaning"--Provided by publisher.
