Publisher's Synopsis
""The Story of Hassan of Baghdad and How He Came to Make the Golden Journey to Samarkand"" is a novel by James Elroy Fletcher. The book tells the story of Hassan, a young man from Baghdad who embarks on a journey to Samarkand, a city in Central Asia. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and obstacles, including bandits, treacherous terrain, and political turmoil.The novel is set in the early 20th century and is written in a poetic and lyrical style. It explores themes of love, adventure, and the search for meaning in life. The book is also notable for its vivid descriptions of the landscapes and cultures of the Middle East and Central Asia.Overall, ""The Story of Hassan of Baghdad and How He Came to Make the Golden Journey to Samarkand"" is a captivating and inspiring tale of a young man's journey to discover himself and his place in the world.HASSAN Oh, Master of the World--the hour of the nightingale has not yet come. I have sought thee all day, O Master, and could not find thee. Thou didst hold the Divan--thou wast hunting--thou wast asleep-- thou wast at dinner--and now the hour is near, O Master of the World-- but not yet come.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.
