The Book of Misers - by Al-Jahiz

The Book of Misers (Kitab al-Bukhala), also known as Avarice and the Avaricious, by Al-Jahiz is a satirical work that humorously examines the behavior of misers in society. Written in the 9th century, it presents a series of anecdotes about greedy individuals who hoard wealth while living in poverty or making others suffer.