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, in which he discusses the origins and characteristics of Persian poetry, as well as a glossary of Persian terms used in the distichs. Overall, Bayt-I Laylah is a valuable resource for those interested in Persian poetry and language.And May Be Easily Remembered.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: 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"