Publisher	Nabu Press
Publication Year	2010
ISBN-13	9781356935710
ISBN-10	9781356935710
Binding	Paperback
Number of Pages	274 Pages
Language	(English)
Weight (grms)	335
Subject	Poetry

Edwin Arnold

Sir Edwin Arnold was a British poet, journalist, and translator who introduced Eastern literature and philosophy to Western audiences. A Sanskrit scholar and former school inspector in India, he wrote the acclaimed ‘The Light of Asia’ (1879), a poetic account of Buddha’s life. Arnold also translated classical Indian texts, including ‘The Song Celestial’ and ‘The Book of Good Counsels’. He promoted cultural exchange and was knighted for his literary contributions.