Blavatsky H.P. - The Light of Asia: Difference between revisions

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A timely work in poetical form, and one whose subject—perfect though the outward clothing be—is sure to provoke discussion and bitter criticisms, has just made its appearance. It is inscribed to “The Sovereign, Grand Master and Companions of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India,” and the author, Mr. Edwin Arnold, C.S.I., late {{Page aside|131}}Principal of the Deccan College at Poona, having passed some years in India, has evidently studied his theme ''con amore''. In his Preface he expresses the hope that the present work and his “''Indian Song of Songs'' will preserve the memory of one who loved India and the Indian peoples.” The hope is well grounded, for if any Western poet has earned the right to grateful remembrance by Asiatic nations and is destined to live in their memory, it is the author of the ''Light of Asia''.