Description
The Seven Princesses
Book Summary
A gem of classical Persian literature that brings together seven tales of love, eroticism, and wisdom. Written by the celebrated poet Nizami in the 12th century, this book transports us to a world of princesses, kings, and narratives filled with mystery, irony, and passion. Each tale, told by one of the monarch's seven wives, explores the many facets of love and the human condition, offering the reader a unique, exquisite, and deeply symbolic literary experience in a hardcover edition that enhances its value.
What is it about?
The work is structured around a Persian king who, married to seven princesses from the "seven regions of the world," meets with each one on a different night. After their amorous encounter, each princess tells him a story. These seven tales, which constitute the core of the book, are imbued with Sufi and Islamic mystical symbolism, but also with a notable sense of humor, irony, and reflection on friendship and betrayal. Nizami weaves a web of narratives where love and eroticism are the common thread, but where each story contains a lesson or a moral, offering a complex and fascinating vision of human relationships and destiny.
Main themes
- Love and eroticism in classical Persian literature.
- Mystical and Sufi symbolism as a narrative backdrop.
- Friendship, betrayal, and loyalty in human relationships.
- Humor and irony as tools for moral reflection.
- The structure of stories within a story (frame narrative).
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in classical world literature, Persian poetry, and Middle Eastern narrative traditions. It is also an essential read for those seeking works on Islamic mysticism or Sufism with a literary and symbolic focus, as well as for those who appreciate short, beautifully written stories laden with meaning.
What this book offers
- Access to a masterpiece of Persian literature, rarely published in Spanish, which enriches the knowledge of classical Islamic culture and thought.
- An aesthetic and reflective reading experience, with tales that masterfully combine sensuality, wisdom, and profound spiritual symbolism.
- A unique vision of love and the human condition through the lens of 12th-century Sufi mysticism.
- A carefully crafted hardcover edition, ideal for collectors and lovers of books with literary and material value.
Technical specifications
- Author: Ganjavi, Nizami
- Publisher: Mandala Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Sufism and Islamic mysticism, Mysticism
- Collection: Alquitara
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: November 2021
- Number of pages: 190
- Weight: 491 g
Editorial review
The Seven Princesses is a work of great literary and cultural value that rescues one of the great Persian poets from oblivion. Its main interest lies in the beauty of its stories, which masterfully combine eroticism with mystical teaching. For the contemporary reader, it provides a gateway to an exotic and profound narrative universe, where each tale is a small gem that invites reflection. The hardcover edition from Mandala Ediciones, as part of the Alquitara collection, makes it a highly recommended acquisition for both students of Islamic mysticism and any lover of fine classical literature.