Hassan: The Story of Hassan of Baghdad and How He Came to Make the Golden Journey to Samarkand (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162636788)

Hassan: The Story of Hassan of Baghdad and How He Came to Make the Golden Journey to Samarkand is a novel by James Elroy Flecker. The book follows the story of Hassan, a young man from Baghdad who dreams of traveling to Samarkand, a city in Central Asia known for its beauty and wealth. Hassan is a talented musician and poet, but he is also a dreamer and a wanderer, and he spends his days wandering the streets of Baghdad, playing his music and reciting his poetry to anyone who will listen.One day, Hassan meets a group of travelers who are on their way to Samarkand, and he joins them on their journey. Along the way, Hassan experiences a series of adventures and meets a variety of colorful characters, including a beautiful princess, a wise old man, and a group of bandits. He also faces many challenges and dangers, including treacherous mountains, raging rivers, and fierce storms.Despite these obstacles, Hassan remains determined to reach his destination, and he is eventually rewarded for his perseverance and courage. When he finally arrives in Samarkand, he is welcomed as a hero and a poet, and he is able to fulfill his lifelong dream of performing his music and poetry in front of an audience of thousands.Hassan: The Story of Hassan of Baghdad and How He Came to Make the Golden Journey to Samarkand is a rich and vividly imagined tale of adventure, romance, and the power of the human spirit. It is a timeless story that will captivate readers of all ages and backgrounds.1922. Hassan is one of two plays written by James Elroy Flecker. Flecker received his education at Uppingham and Trinity College, Oxford. He then joined the Consular Service in 1908 and was posted to Constantinople in 1910 where he met and married Helle Skiadaressi. From 1911 to 1913 Flecker served as vice-consul at Beirut. Suffering from tuberculosis, he moved to Switzerland where he died. Influenced both by his classical education and by his experiences in the Orient, he published five books of poetry: The Bridge of Fire; Thirty-six Poems; Forty-two Poems; The Golden Journey to Samarkand; and The Old Ships. He also brought out a novel, The King of Alsander. Flecker's two successful plays, Hassan and Don Juan, came out posthumously.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Elroy Flecker
ISBN-10: 1162636785
ISBN-13: 9781162636788
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 92
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d