This scarce text contains a number of classic poems by the poet Sa'di. A beautiful collection of poems, this compendium is a must-have for any connoisseur of poetry or collector of Sa'di, rightfully deserving of a place on any bookshelf. Abu-Muhammad Muslih al-Din bin Abdallah Shirazi, Saadi Shirazi - better known by his pen-name as Sa'di - was one of the major Persian poets of the medieval period, renowned for his unparalleled quality of writing and the astounding depth of his and moral musings. Saadi is widely recognised as one of the greatest masters of the classical literary tradition. Originally published in 1893, we proudly republish this valuable text with an introductory biography of the author.