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bostan

bostan

9.9
A Persian poem of moral stories by Saadi from the 1200s
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Bostan
  • Many students of Persian literature study the bostan to understand Saadi's moral teachings.

Examples

  • Translations of the bostan have introduced Saadi's ideas to readers around the world.

  • The bostan is celebrated for its wisdom and poetic beauty in Persian culture.

  • The bostan is a classic work of Persian literature.

  • Have you read the bostan by Saadi?

  • Many students of Persian literature study the bostan to understand Saadi's moral teachings.

  • The bostan is celebrated for its wisdom and poetic beauty in Persian culture.

  • Translations of the bostan have introduced Saadi's ideas to readers around the world.

Surface Forms

bostan main

Etymology

The word bostan is also the title of a famous Persian poem by Saadi. It comes from Persian bostān, meaning 'orchard' or 'garden', so the poem is like a 'garden' of wise stories and lessons.