The exploits of the incomparable Mulla Nasrudin ; The subtleties of the inimitable Mulla Nasrudin

by Idries Shah

Other authorsIdries Shah

Paperback, 1983

Series

Mulla Nasrudin (1,3)

Publication

London : Octagon Press, 1985, c1983.

Call number

TS / Shah

Barcode

BK-03184

ISBN

0863040403 / 9780863040405

Original publication date

1966

1973

Collections

Your library, Adult Materials, Arts and Letters

Physical description

107 p.; 22 cm

Description

Here, Nasrudin's anecdotes are set in parallel to the workings of the mind - designed to amuse the audience in the tea-house, but also intended to be used on other levels.

Language

English

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User reviews

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A wonderful collection of stories from the Sufi WiseMan/Fool Nasrudin. The stories are usually humorous, but in ways that make you think. Nasrudin is the Fool Who Is No Fool.

A fun book, and one that teaches as you laugh, if you pay attention.

Subjects

Sufi wit and humor

Sufism

Rating

(15 ratings; 4.4)

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