About the Book

This book contains a selection of Indian poetry masterfully translated by the great English poet Edwin Arnold. This rare classic of beautiful Indian poetry is a must-have for any enthusiasts of worldly poesy and constitutes a worthy selection for any library.

Publication Details

Originally published in 1886, this rare text has been chosen because of its cultural and historical value, and is proudly republished here with a new introductory biography of the author.

About the Author

Sir Edwin Arnold (1832 - 1904) was an English journalist and poet, most famous for his seminal work, The Light of Asia (1879).