The Kasîdah of Hâjî Abdû El-Yezdî

af Richard F. Burton

"The Kasîdah of Hâjî Abdû El-Yezdî" is a long poem written by Sir Richard Francis Burton, a British explorer, linguist, and writer. The Kasîdah, also known as "The Lay of the Higher Law," was written in the style of the classical Arabic qasida, a poetic form often used to express moral or philosophical themes. Key features of "The Kasîdah": Philosophical and Theological Themes: Burton's poem delves into philosophical and theological themes, exploring ideas related to existence, destiny, and the ... (Læs mere)