The Poetry of the Orient

By William Rounseville Alger and Alger William Rounseville

Book Overview

The Poetry Of The Orient is a book written by William Rounseville Alger that explores the beauty and richness of poetry from the Oriental world. The book includes a collection of poems from various countries in Asia, such as China, Japan, Persia, and India. Alger provides a detailed introduction to each country's poetry, giving readers a glimpse into the cultural and historical context that shaped the poets' works. The book also includes translations of some of the most famous and beloved poems from the Orient, allowing readers to experience the beauty of these works in English. Through The Poetry Of The Orient, Alger invites readers to explore the rich literary tradition of the East and gain a deeper understanding of the unique perspectives and insights that this poetry offers.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: 141795664X
• ISBN13: 9781417956647
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"