Publisher's Synopsis
The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi is a book written by Sir Richard Burton, a British explorer, translator, and writer. The book is a long poem that tells the story of a Persian philosopher named Haji Abdu El-Yezdi, who reflects on the meaning of life and the nature of reality. The poem is written in a style that is reminiscent of traditional Arabic poetry, with each stanza consisting of four lines and a rhyme scheme that follows the Arabic pattern. The Kasidah explores themes such as the transience of life, the search for truth, and the importance of living in the present moment. The book has been praised for its lyrical beauty and philosophical depth, and it continues to be read and studied by scholars and poetry lovers around the world.This is a new release of the original 1924 edition.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.
