The Miracle Play Of Hasan And Husain (1879)

By Lewis Pelly and Sir Colonel Lewis Pelly

Book Overview

The Miracle Play of Hasan and Husain is a book written by Lewis Pelly and published in 1879. The book is a translation of a popular play that tells the story of two brothers, Hasan and Husain, who are the grandsons of the Prophet Muhammad. The play is a representation of the Shia Muslim tradition and is performed during the month of Muharram, which is considered a period of mourning for the death of Hasan and Husain.The book provides a detailed description of the play, including the costumes, music, and movements of the actors. It also includes an introduction that explains the significance of the play in the Shia Muslim tradition and its historical context.The Miracle Play of Hasan and Husain is an important work that sheds light on the religious and cultural traditions of Shia Muslims. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Islamic studies, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of the Middle East.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: 1164070681
• ISBN13: 9781164070689
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"