Nasir-I-Khusraw, Poet, Traveller, and Propagandist (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
Excerpt from Nasir-I-Khusraw, Poet, Traveller, and Propagandist
N ow the collected poems of N asir-i-khusraw are remarkable not only for their sincerity but for their devoutness, though their devoutness is that Of a heretical Isma'ili, not of an orthodox Sunni Muhammadan. Yet these poems are little read, and nine out of ten more or less well-read Persians, if asked to repeat some of his verses, will cite one or other of three scraps of poetry, all more or less blasphemous, in that they scoff at the Resurrection of the Body in the coarsest fashion, and reproach the Creator with having exposed man to temptations without giving him the power to resist them, and having created a Devil without any sufficient reason. These three poems are absent from the only edition Of nasir-i-khusraw's poetical works which I possess, and, though I have found them in one of the British Museum manuscripts, their authenticity must, I think, be regarded as doubtful. At any rate, if genuine, we must suppose that they were composed before the poet's conversion, that is, during the first forty years Of his life, while all the poems contained in the lithographed edition of the Diwan appear to have been written after his return from Egypt, that is, after his fiftieth year.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
N ow the collected poems of N asir-i-khusraw are remarkable not only for their sincerity but for their devoutness, though their devoutness is that Of a heretical Isma'ili, not of an orthodox Sunni Muhammadan. Yet these poems are little read, and nine out of ten more or less well-read Persians, if asked to repeat some of his verses, will cite one or other of three scraps of poetry, all more or less blasphemous, in that they scoff at the Resurrection of the Body in the coarsest fashion, and reproach the Creator with having exposed man to temptations without giving him the power to resist them, and having created a Devil without any sufficient reason. These three poems are absent from the only edition Of nasir-i-khusraw's poetical works which I possess, and, though I have found them in one of the British Museum manuscripts, their authenticity must, I think, be regarded as doubtful. At any rate, if genuine, we must suppose that they were composed before the poet's conversion, that is, during the first forty years Of his life, while all the poems contained in the lithographed edition of the Diwan appear to have been written after his return from Egypt, that is, after his fiftieth year.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Edward Granville Browne was educated at the University of Cambridge where he later taught and was instrumental in promoting oriental studies.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1334509549
- ISBN 13 9781334509544
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages44
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 16.34
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
NasirIKhusraw, Poet, Traveller, and Propagandist Classic Reprint
Seller:
Rating
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9781334509544
Buy New
US$ 16.34
Convert currency
Nasir-I-Khusraw, Poet, Traveller, and Propagandist (Classic Reprint)
Published by
Forgotten Books
(2018)
ISBN 10: 1334509549
ISBN 13: 9781334509544
New
Paperback
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Excerpt from Nasir-I-Khusraw, Poet, Traveller, and Propagandist. About the Publisher, Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334509544_0
Buy New
US$ 14.76
Convert currency
Stock Image
NasirIKhusraw, Poet, Traveller, and Propagandist Classic Reprint
Seller:
Rating
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9781334509544
Buy New
US$ 13.85
Convert currency