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Edward Granville Browne

    Edward Granville Browne was a British orientalist whose scholarship delved into areas few Western academics had explored. His works are celebrated for their rigorous research, unique perspective, and respectful prose, even towards those with whom he disagreed. Browne's writings, particularly on Persian history and literature, offered a rare and sympathetic portrayal of societies seldom seen by Westerners. His insightful narratives established him as a classic voice in travel literature and earned him lasting recognition.

    Nasir-i-Khusraw, Poet, Traveller, and Propagandist
    An Englishwoman in a Turkish Harem.
    A Literary History of Persia; Volume 1
    Dar-Ul-Islam: A Record of a Journey Through Ten of the Asiatic Provinces of Turkey
    A Year Amongst the Persians
    The Persian Revolution 1905-1909