Attar of Nishapur

Attar of Nishapur (1145–1221) was a philosopher, poet and writer.

Also recorded as Faríd-Uddín Attar; Farid al-Din `Attar.

Overview

Born at Nishapur in 1145, died at Nishapur in 1221.

In detail

the recorded working language is Persian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are masnavi, prose, ghazal and Ruba'i. Bayazid Bastami is recorded as an influence.

Works named in the authority record are The Conference of the Birds, Tazkirat al-Awliya, Mokhtar-nameh and Book of secrets.

Work by Attar of Nishapur is recorded in the collections of Ashmolean Museum.

Sources

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    “Attar of Nishapur”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q194091: Attar of Nishapur

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