The Diwan Of Abuʼl-ala Works. Selections. English. 1915

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Contains in English translation over one hundred quatrains derived from the works of the medieval Arab poet Abu'l-Ala of Ma'arri. The quatrains are a joy to read, and serve as quotations for various religious and secular topics.

By Henry Baerlein. This Edition Is A Facsimile Reprint Of The Original Edition Published By John Murray, Albemarles Street, W., London, 1915--title Page Verso. TO DR. E. J. DILLON CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO THE DIWAN THE DIWAN OF ABU'L-ALA APPENDIX Abandon worship in the mosque and shrink