Hassan - James Elroy Flecker - Bog

Hassan: The Story of Hassan of Baghdad and How He Came to Make the Golden Journey to Samarkand is a novel written by James Elroy Flecker. The book tells the story of Hassan, a young man from Baghdad who dreams of adventure and a life beyond the confines of his city. One day, he decides to leave his home and set out on a journey to Samarkand, a city known for its wealth and beauty.As Hassan travels through the desert, he encounters a variety of characters, each with their own stories and secrets. He meets a beautiful woman named Zuleika, who becomes his love interest, and a mysterious man named the Muezzin, who seems to know more about Hassan's destiny than he does.Throughout his journey, Hassan faces many challenges and obstacles, including bandits, treacherous terrain, and his own doubts and fears. But with the help of his new friends and his own courage and determination, he eventually reaches Samarkand, where he discovers the true meaning of love, friendship, and the pursuit of one's dreams.Filled with vivid descriptions of the Arabian landscape, colorful characters, and a compelling story of adventure and romance, Hassan: The Story of Hassan of Baghdad and How He Came to Make the Golden Journey to Samarkand is a timeless classic that will captivate readers of all ages.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.