Collected Poetry of Edwin Arnold (With Original Illustrations) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Collected Poems on Eastern Philosophy and Buddhism, from The Light of Asia to The Song CelestialBy Edwin Arnold
Length17h 48m
About this audiobook
Collected Poetry of Edwin Arnold (With Original Illustrations) gathers the verse of a Victorian writer who sought to translate Eastern religious, philosophical, and aesthetic traditions into the cadences of English poetry. Best known for the meditative narrative sweep of The Light of Asia, Arnold's work blends ornate diction, devotional seriousness, and pictorial richness, often reflecting the nineteenth-century fascination with India, Buddhism, and comparative religion. The original illustrations deepen the volume's period character, recalling the visual culture through which Victorian readers encountered the "Orient." Edwin Arnold (1832–1904) was a poet, journalist, educator, and editor of The Daily Telegraph, whose years in India as principal of Deccan College profoundly shaped his imagination. His engagement with Sanskrit literature, Hindu and Buddhist thought, and imperial-era cultural exchange led him to write poetry that aimed not merely to exoticize, but to interpret and dignify Asian spiritual traditions for English-speaking audiences. This collection is recommended for readers interested in Victorian poetry beyond the canonical lyric, in literary Orientalism, and in the historical encounter between Britain and South Asia. It offers both poetic pleasure and a revealing document of cross-cultural aspiration.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length17 hrs 48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 18, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Complete Works: Poetry, Plays, Literary Essays, Lectures, Autobiography and Letters (Classic Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
26Krishna Made Bolder.
2Collected Poetry of Edwin Arnold
27Sarga the Seventh.
3The Light of Asia
28Krishna Supposed False.
4Book The First
29Sarga the Eighth.
5Book The Second
30The Rebuking of Krishna.
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6Book The Third
31Sarga the Ninth.
7Book The Fourth
32The End of Krishna's Trial.
8Book the Fifth
33Sarga the Tenth.
9Book The Sixth
34Krishna in Paradise.
10Book The Seventh
35Sarga the Eleventh.
11Book The Eigth
36The Union of Radha and Krishna.
12The Indian Song of Songs.
37Miscellaneous Oriental Poems.
13Introduction.
38The Rajpoot Wife.
14Hymn to Vishnu
39King Saladin.
15Sarga the First.
40The Caliph's Draught.
16The Sports of Krishna.
41Hindoo Funeral Song.
17Sarga the Second.
42Song of the Serpent-charmers.
18The Penitence of Krishna.
43Song of the Flour-mill.
19Sarga the Third.
44Taza ba Taza
20Krishna Troubled.
45The Mussulman Paradise.
21Sarga the Fourth.
46Dedication of a Poem From the Sanskrit.
22Krishna Cheered.
47The Rajah's Ride.
23Sarga the Fifth.
48Two Books From The Iliad Of India.
24The Longings of Krishna.
49"The Great Journey."
25Sarga the Sixth.
50"The Entry Into Heaven."
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