Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi

The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi is a book written by Sir Richard Burton. It is a long poem that tells the story of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi, a fictional character who is said to be a wise old man from the East. The poem is written in the form of a kasidah, which is a traditional Arabic form of poetry. The kasidah is made up of a series of verses that are linked together by a common theme.The poem explores the nature of life, death, and the afterlife. It also touches on themes of love, wisdom, and the search for truth. Throughout the poem, Haji Abdu El-Yezdi shares his insights and wisdom with the reader, offering advice on how to live a fulfilling life.The book is considered to be one of Burton's most important works. It was first published in 1880 and has since become a classic of English literature. The poem is known for its beautiful language and its deep insights into the human condition. It is a must-read for anyone interested in poetry, philosophy, or spirituality.1924. This scarce, beautiful poem, fully illustrated asserts that Happiness and Misery are equally divided and that Self-cultivation with due regard to others is the sole an sufficient object of human life.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.