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Idries Shah
AuthorBooks · Second hand1924-1996
Idries Shah, also known as Idris Shah, Indries Shah, né Sayed Idries el-Hashimi and by the pen name Arkon Daraul, was an Afghan author, thinker and teacher in the Sufi tradition. Shah wrote over three dozen books on topics ranging from psychology and spirituality to travelogues and culture studies.
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About Idries Shah
Birth
1924
Death
1996
Idries Shah, also known as Idris Shah, Indries Shah, né Sayed Idries el-Hashimi and by the pen name Arkon Daraul, was an Afghan author, thinker and teacher in the Sufi tradition. Shah wrote over three dozen books on topics ranging from psychology and spirituality to travelogues and culture studies.
Idries Shah was a prominent Sufi teacher who dedicated his life to spreading the wisdom of this tradition.
Born in Shimla, this prolific author wrote over 450 works throughout his career.
His role as a collector of fantastic tales culminated in his renowned work World Tales.
In addition to his texts on Sufism, Shah stood out as a talented children's literature writer.
Under the pseudonym Arkon Daraul, he explored various facets of narrative and folklore.
