A Book of Wisdom and Lies
A Book of Wisdom and Lies (Georgian: წიგნი სიბრძნე სიცრუისა) is a collection of fables and tales written by Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani between 1686 and 1695.
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| Author | Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani |
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| Translator | Katharine Vivian |
| Country | Georgia |
| Language | Georgian |
| Genre | Fable, Picaresque novel, Grotesque, Allegory |
Publication date | 1686–1695 |
| Pages | 174 pages |
Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani was 20–25 years old when he wrote a collection of fables and tales “Sibrdzne Sitsruisa” (“A Book of Wisdom of Lies”). The book reflects his observations about life. Sulkhan-Saba skillfully presents many interesting and complicated aspects of human nature and gives his opinions and explanations. He gives answers to many questions and brings one to realization that a human should be kind.
One of the most famous works by the 17th-18th Century Georgian man of letters, containing Sufic and other narratives, tales and anecdotes. "Racy, clear and humorous--though the serious parts also read convincingly."[1]—Professor David Lang.