The Poetical Works of Edwin Arnold is a collection of poems written by the English poet and journalist Edwin Arnold. Published in 1882, the book contains three of Arnold's most famous works: The Light of Asia, The Indian Song of Songs, and Pearls of the Faith.The Light of Asia is an epic poem that tells the story of the life of the Buddha, from his birth to his enlightenment and death. The poem is written in a lyrical and evocative style, and is widely...