Oriental Literature; the Dabistán, or, School of Manners; the Religious Beliefs, Observances, Philosophic Opinions and Social Customs of the Nations of the East, tr. From the Original Persian by David Shea and Anthony Troyer... With a Special Introduction

First published in 1843, Oriental Literature is a fascinating glimpse into the religious, philosophical, and cultural practices of the East. Drawing on Persian and Arabic sources, the authors provide a sweeping overview of Eastern thought, from the teachings of the Buddha to the tenets of Islam.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.