Publisher's Synopsis
The Poetical Works of Edwin Arnold is a collection of poems written by the author, Edwin Arnold, and published in 1882. The book contains three of Arnold's most famous works: The Light of Asia, The Indian Song of Songs, and Pearls of the Faith. The Light of Asia is an epic poem that tells the story of the Buddha's life and teachings. The Indian Song of Songs is a collection of love poems inspired by the ancient Indian text, the Song of Solomon. Pearls of the Faith is a collection of poems that explore various religious themes. Arnold was a British poet and journalist who was known for his interest in Eastern religions and cultures. His works were widely popular in the late 19th century and continue to be studied and appreciated today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
