The Song Celestial is Edwin Arnold's lyrical Victorian rendering of the Bhagavad-Gita, presenting the battlefield dialogue between the warrior Arjuna and Krishna, who reveals the duties of action, devotion, knowledge, and spiritual surrender. Cast in elevated English verse, the work transforms Sanskrit philosophical discourse into a meditative poem, shaped by nineteenth-century Orientalist scholarship yet animated by genuine reverence for Indian religious thought. Its literary context lies...

Buddhism & Hinduism Premium Collection gathers Edwin Arnold's influential poetic and interpretive writings on Indian religious thought, most notably his retellings of Buddhist and Hindu traditions for a nineteenth-century English readership. Written in a polished, elevated Victorian idiom, the collection blends devotional sympathy, narrative grace, and moral reflection. Its literary context is the age of imperial encounter and comparative religion, when Asian scriptures and philosophies we...

This illustrated collection gathers Edwin Arnold's major engagements with Buddhism, Hinduism, poetry, and drama, presenting a Victorian writer's sustained effort to render Asian religious imagination intelligible to English readers. Its centerpiece is Arnold's mellifluous, narrative verse—most famously the Buddhist life of the Buddha—joined by works shaped by Sanskritic lore, ethical reflection, and theatrical romance. The style is ornate, musical, and didactic, belonging to the nineteenth...

A collection of selections from the Mahâbhârata: Sâvitrî; Or, Love And Death; Nala And Damayanti; The Enchanted Lake; The Saint's Temptation; The Birth Of Death; The Night Of Slaughter; The Great Journey; and, The Entry Into Heaven.There exist two colossal, two unparalleled, epic poems in the sacred language of India, -the Mahâbhârata and the Râmâyana, -which were not known to Europe, even by name, until Sir William Jones announced their existence; and one of which, the larger, since his t...

The Song Celestial, Edwin Arnold's celebrated verse rendering of the Bhagavad-Gita, presents the dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra as a luminous meditation on duty, devotion, action, and spiritual knowledge. Rather than offering a literal translation, Arnold recasts the Sanskrit scripture in elevated Victorian English, using rhythmic, poetic diction to convey its philosophical grandeur. The work belongs to the nineteenth-century encounter between Europea...

In "Buddhism & Hinduism - Premium Collection," Edwin Arnold masterfully explores the intricate philosophies and spiritual practices that define these two major Eastern religions. His poetic prose serves as a gateway to understanding the rich tapestry of beliefs, rituals, and ethical teachings inherent in both Buddhism and Hinduism. Arnold's writing not only illuminates the historical development and core principles of these faiths but also provides a comparative analysis that highlights th...

Lieutenant Gulliver Jones, U.S.N., arrived on Mars in a most unexpected fashion and promptly found himself head-over-heels in adventure. For Mars was a planet of ruined cities, ancient peoples, copper-skinned swordsmen, and weird and awesome monsters. There was a princess to be rescued, a River of Death to be navigated, and a strange prophecy to be fulfilled...

In "The Light of Asia," Edwin Arnold presents the life story of Siddhartha Gautama, from his birth as a prince in Kapilavastu to his eventual enlightenment as the Buddha under the Bodhi tree. The poem follows the journey of the young prince as he witnesses suffering, renounces his princely life, and embarks on a quest for spiritual truth and enlightenment.Arnold's poem is not only a biographical account of the Buddha's life but also a philosophical exploration of his teachings, known as th...

The Collected Works of Edwin Arnold: Buddhism & Hinduism Writings, Poetical Works & Plays offers readers a comprehensive insight into the Eastern philosophies of Buddhism and Hinduism through the lens of a Western poet. Arnold's expertly crafted poems delve deep into the spiritual beliefs and cultural traditions of these ancient religions, providing a unique perspective that bridges the gap between East and West. His lyrical style and vivid imagery bring to life the complex concepts of kar...

In Edwin Arnold's philosophical work 'Death, and Afterwards', the author explores the concept of death and the possibilities of life beyond. Written in a lyrical and introspective style, Arnold delves into various religious and spiritual beliefs surrounding death, offering a contemplative look at what lies beyond the mortal realm. Drawing inspiration from Eastern philosophies and Western literature, the book provides readers with a thought-provoking journey into the unknown. Arnold's poeti...

Lieutenant Gulliver Jones, U. S. N., arrived on Mars in a most unexpected fashion and promptly found himself head-over-heels in adventure. For Mars was a planet of ruined cities, ancient peoples, copper-skinned swordsmen, and weird and awesome monsters. There was a princess to be rescued, a River of Death to be navigated, and a strange prophecy to be fulfilled.

Dare I say it? Dare I say that I, a plain, prosaic lieutenant in the republican service have done the incredible things here set out for the love of a woman—for a chimera in female shape; for a pale, vapid ghost of woman-loveliness? At times I tell myself I dare not: that you will laugh, and cast me aside as a fabricator; and then again I pick up my pen and collect the scattered pages, for I MUST write it—the pallid splendour of that thing I loved, and won, and lost is ever before me, and ...