CAT & MOUSE, FISH, MOTH & SPIDER Four Fables in Persian Sufi Poetry: Obeyd Zakani, Shah Da?i, Kasim Anvar & Parvin Etesami

CAT & MOUSE, FISH, MOTH & SPIDER Four Fables in Persian Sufi Poetry Obeyd Zakani, Shah Da'i, Kasim Anvar & Parvin Etesami Translation & Introduction Paul Smith 'Fable of Mouse & Cat' by Obeyd Zakani is a satirical, epic allegory that was influential at the time it was composed (14th c.) and has remained so for the past 600 years. It is more than just a story for children (that some say brought about the cartoon of Tom & Jerry)... it is a story of the stupidity of the false power of those in...