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, or kasidah, written in the style of an Arabic ode. It tells the story of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi, a fictional character who is a wise and learned man from the East. The poem is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of life, such as love, death, and the meaning of existence. The Kasidah is known for its philosophical and spiritual themes, and its exploration of the nature of reality and the human condition. The poem is also notable for its use of vivid imagery and its lyrical language. Overall, the Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi is a thought-provoking and inspiring work of literature that continues to be read and appreciated by readers today.1924. This scarce, beautiful poem, fully illustrated asserts that Happiness and Misery are equally divided and that Self-cultivation with due regard to others is the sole an sufficient object of human life.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.
