Hafiz In London (1886) - Justin Huntly McCarthy - Bog

Hafiz In London is a novel written by Justin Huntly McCarthy and published in 1886. The story revolves around the character of Hafiz, a Persian poet who travels to London in search of fame and fortune. The novel explores the clash of cultures between the East and the West, as Hafiz navigates the unfamiliar terrain of Victorian England. Hafiz is initially met with skepticism and ridicule by the British literary establishment, but he eventually gains a following among a group of young poets and artists who are drawn to his exoticism and his unconventional ideas about love and spirituality. Hafiz also becomes involved in a romantic entanglement with a British woman named Edith, which further complicates his already complicated situation. Throughout the novel, McCarthy weaves together themes of art, love, religion, and cultural identity, as Hafiz struggles to find his place in a society that is both fascinated and repelled by his foreignness. The novel is a fascinating exploration of the complexities of cultural exchange and the challenges of bridging the divide between different worlds.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.