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Exploring Sufi thought, the poem "The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi" is a creative work by Sir Richard Francis Burton, who invented the persona of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi. Written during his expedition to East Africa, the poem aims to introduce Sufism to Western audiences. Accompanied by a biography of the fictional author and insightful notes on the poem, this book reflects Burton's deep engagement with the spiritual and philosophical ideas of the time, showcasing his literary and exploratory ambitions.
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The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi, Richard F. Burton
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- 2009
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- Title
- The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard F. Burton
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Publisher
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 94
- ISBN13
- 9781438522593
- Category
- Poetry
- Description
- Exploring Sufi thought, the poem "The Kasidah of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi" is a creative work by Sir Richard Francis Burton, who invented the persona of Haji Abdu El-Yezdi. Written during his expedition to East Africa, the poem aims to introduce Sufism to Western audiences. Accompanied by a biography of the fictional author and insightful notes on the poem, this book reflects Burton's deep engagement with the spiritual and philosophical ideas of the time, showcasing his literary and exploratory ambitions.