Bayt-I Laylah: Or Persian Distichs From Various Authors, In Which The Beauties Of The Language Are Exhibited In A Small Compass (1814

by Stephen Weston

Book Overview

Bayt-I Laylah is a book of Persian distichs (two-line poems) collected by Stephen Weston and published in 1814. The distichs are written by various authors and showcase the beauty of the Persian language in a concise format. The title, Bayt-I Laylah, means ""House of Laylah"" and is a reference to the Arabic story of Laylah and Majnun, which is often used in Persian literature as a symbol of unrequited love. The book includes a preface by Weston,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116628509X
• ISBN13: 9781166285098
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"