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Pleasantries of the Incredible Mullah Nasrudin (Compass) [Paperback]

Idries Shah
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  • Paperback: 218 pages
  • Publisher: Octagon Press Ltd; Reprint edition (31 Dec 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 014019357X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140193572
  • Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 1.2 x 19.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 258,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Nasrudin is a legendary figure of the "golden age" of Persian Islam, about whom many stories are told. These are in the form of humerous short stories (often little more than a paragraph) which carry a deeper meaning.

Idries Shah has transalated a number of Sufic works and is well respected for translating into English, whilst retaining wherever possible the humour contained in rhyme and the play of words. A superb book, serving as an introduction to the thinking of the Sufis

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5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece of spiritual enlightenment 24 May 2013
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There are quite a few books in the Nasrudin genre. But this one stands in a league of its own as it is not just thoughtfully written (as you would expect from Idries Shah) but it is also very well illustrated. The Pleasantries of the Incredible Mulla Nasrudin is an engaging paperback with spiritual messages that linger on. This book contains readable snippets that are short enough to be read anywhere. They are meant as teaching niblets and they certainly do their job. The impressive Artwork of Errol Le Cain (with Richard Williams) is an integral part of this offering. Witty and illuminating, it's a treatise worth having. Now some younger readers may find the language slightly archaic, but to me that is another great feature of the book!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good 9 Feb 2013
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A good seletion of stories, They will come in handy for stories to children. Some stories short but I can elaborate.
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