Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi

The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi is a book written by Sir Richard Burton, a British explorer and scholar, in 1880. The book is a long poem, written in the style of a traditional Arabic kasidah, or ode, and is presented as a translation of a work by the fictional Haji Abdu El-Yezdi, a Sufi philosopher and mystic. The poem explores themes of love, faith, and the meaning of life, drawing on a range of philosophical and religious traditions, including Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. It is structured around a series of meditations on the nature of existence, the transience of human life, and the quest for spiritual enlightenment. Throughout the poem, Haji Abdu El-Yezdi offers insights into the nature of reality and the human condition, drawing on his own experiences and observations. He reflects on the beauty of the natural world, the complexities of human relationships, and the challenges of finding meaning in a world that can seem chaotic and unpredictable. The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi is considered a masterpiece of Victorian literature, and has been praised for its lyrical beauty, philosophical depth, and cross-cultural insights. It continues to be studied and admired by scholars and readers around the world.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.