The Bustan of Sadi Translated from the Persian with an introduction

"The Bustān of Sadi" by Sadi is a collection of poems from the 1200s that shares life lessons and is like a guide for understanding the right thing to do. This work is a mix of poetry and deep thinking that uses fascinating stories to teach important moral lessons. It hopes to show everyone the value of fairness, kindness, love, being humble, and accepting life, helping people learn how to treat themselves and others better. The book starts with a section that seeks spiritual wisdom, giving thanks to God and explaining why Sadi wrote the book - to share what he learned from traveling and seeing the world. Sadi wants to give knowledge that's better than any treasure, getting ready for a bunch of lessons. These lessons are often told through stories about leaders, wise people, and regular folks, focusing on values like fairness, feeling sorry for others, and what it means to be human. The writing style is sophisticated but tries to get people thinking and doing good, showing that real happiness comes from being a good person, not from having lots of stuff.