The Don and the Dervish

The Don and the Dervish: A Book of Verse is a collection of poems written by Reynold Alleyne Nicholson and published in 1911. The book features a range of poems that explore themes such as love, spirituality, and the human experience. The title of the book is derived from two of the most prominent characters in the collection of poems - the Don and the Dervish. The Don is a symbol of worldly desire and materialism, while the Dervish represents spiritual enlightenment and detachment from material possessions. The poems in the book are written in a variety of forms, including sonnets, ghazals, and quatrains. Nicholson's writing is characterized by its lyrical quality and its use of vivid imagery. Overall, The Don and the Dervish is a timeless collection of poetry that continues to be celebrated for its beauty and depth.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.