Idries Shah

Idries Shah (1924–1996) was a British writer, teacher and collector of fairy tales.

Also recorded as Arkon Daraul; Indries Shah; Sayed Idries el-Hashimi; Idris Shah; Shah Idries.

Idries Shah in brief

Born
1924
Died
1996
Known for
writer,teacher,collector of fairy tales
Place of birth
Shimla

Overview

Also worked under the name Arkon Daraul.

Born at Shimla in 1924, died at London in 1996.

In detail

Idries Shah studied at City of Oxford High School for Boys. the recorded working language is English.

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Idries Shah”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q505466: Idries Shah

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