“Like a plank of driftwood Tossed on the watery main, Another plank encountered, Meets, touches, parts again; So tossed, and drifting ever, On life's unresting sea, Men meet, and greet, and sever, Parting eternally.”
Quote by Edwin Arnold
Work
Collected Works of Edwin Arnold: Buddhism and Hinduism Studies, Poetry & Plays (Unabridged): The Essence of Buddhism, Light of the World, The Light of Asia, The Song Celestial, Indian Poetry, Hindu Literature, The Japanese Wife, Death--And Afterwards…
The Collected Works of Edwin Arnold encompasses a diverse range of Arnold's writings, including his in-depth studies on Buddhism and Hinduism, his poetic works, and his plays. It includes seminal texts like 'The Essence of Buddhism', 'Light of the World', 'The Light of Asia', 'The Song Celestial', and 'The Japanese Wife'. The collection also covers Indian poetry and Hindu literature, offering a comprehensive view of Arnold's contributions to these fields. more
Author
Edwin Arnold
Edwin Arnold, a British poet, was born on June 10, 1832, and died on March 24, 1904. His poetry was widely appreciated, particularly for his translation of Cervantes' 'Don Quixote'. more
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