Farid ud-Din Attar (1145/46 - 1221) was a Persian poet, druggist,
and social theorist of Sufism, who wrote much of his poetry while
treating hundreds of patients a day with his herbal remedies. As a
young man he made a pilgrimage to Mecca, and sought wisdom during
his travels in Egypt, Damascus and India. His masterpiece, "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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