Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani: 'A Book of Wisdom and Lies'
'A Book of Wisdom and Lies' (Tsigni sibrdzne-sitsruisa) (c. 1700) is one of the most famous books of Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani containing instructive fables, Sufic and other narratives, tales and anecdotes. One may also find in the stories references to Rome, France, Constantinople, and titles like duca, granduca, magistros reflecting author's travel experiences.
Translators:
Translators:
- Sir John Oliver Wardrop, Katharine Vivian
The editions of 'A Book of wisdom and Lies'
Title: A Book of Wisdom and Lies
Author: Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani Translator: Sir Oliver Wardrop Publisher: Kelmscott Press (Sold by Bernard Quaritch, 1894, UK) Format: woodcut, 256 pages Available at: David Bras Rare Books website, Christie's website |
Title: A Book of Wisdom and Lies
Author: Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani Translator: Katharine Vivian Publisher: Octagon Press, Limited (October 1980, UK) (republished 1982) Format: hardcover, 174 pages ISBN-10: 0900860979 ISBN-13: 978-0900860973 Available at: Fields Book Store |