A recently-known version of the book Anis al-Nas with a new recognition of its author

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1 Persian Language and Literature- Yazd University- yazd- iran

2 Persian Language and Literature-Yazd University- yazd- iran

10.29252/kavosh.2024.20472.3460

Abstract

The book Anis al-Nas, written in the 9th century AH, is on the theme of practical wisdom. Two handwritten versions of this book have been found so far. Each version is recorded in the list of handwritten works under a different title and in the name of a different author. The present study seeks to identify the real author of the book, introduce the versions found, and justify the necessity of paying special attention to the second version. In this regard, various opinions about the proclaimed author of the book are examined, and Ghavam al-Din Mohammad Yazdi, as the main author, is introduced along with his works. Then, the available versions of Anis al-Nas are compared, and some light is shed on how the second version of the book can help to clarify the ambiguities and fill the gaps of the first version even in its printed copy. It is concluded that Ghavam al-Din Mohammad Yazdi was the one who wrote the book. It is also emphasized that making corrections on the text of the book is possible by comparing the two versions.
 

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Website
https://ganjoor.net/shahi/divan/ghazal/sh49
 
 

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