The Lament Of Baba Tahir: Being The Rubaiyat Of Baba Tahir, Hamadani Uryan (1902)

By Baba Tahir and Edward Heron-Allen

Book Overview

The Lament of Baba Tahir is a book that presents the Rubaiyat of Baba Tahir, a famous Persian poet and mystic from the 11th century. The Rubaiyat is a collection of quatrains, or four-line stanzas, that express Baba Tahir's thoughts and feelings about life, love, and spirituality. The poems are written in a simple and direct style, with a focus on the beauty of nature and the search for inner peace.The book includes a translation of Baba Tahir's Rubaiyat into English, as well as an introduction that provides background information on the poet and his work. The introduction also explores the historical and cultural context in which Baba Tahir lived, highlighting his influence on Persian literature and his role as a spiritual guide.Overall, The Lament of Baba Tahir is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Persian poetry and mysticism, as well as for those seeking inspiration and guidance on their own spiritual journey.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104495384
• ISBN13: 9781104495381
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"