The conference of the birds, a philosophical religious poem in prose
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The conference of the birds, a philosophical religious poem in prose
Language
eng
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no index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
The conference of the birds
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dictionaries
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a philosophical religious poem in prose
Summary
"The Conference of the Birds," has survived centuries because of its captivating poetic style and its symbolic exploration on the true nature of God. This 4500-line poem follows the birds of the world, each of which hold special significance, as they seek out the Simorgh - a mythical Persian bird much like the phoenix - in hopes that he might be their king. The birds must cross seven valleys on their quest, each of which represents various trials that the individual must pass through to realize the true nature of God. Within the overlying allegory, Attar captivates readers with short, charming stories in beautiful and clever language
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adult
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