Epiphanius Wilson Knihy

From the special introduction when this work was first published in 1901: "Turkey is really an oriental country transplanted into a European environment, and the truest affinities of Turkey are with the Far East, with Arabia and Persia. There are at least 25 written languages used in the Ottoman Empire, and Turkish is sometimes written in Arabian, sometimes in Persian characters, yet in spite of the babel of tongues which is found at Constantinople, the strong individuality of the Turk has manifested itself in literature, as it has in politics and government, and there exists a considerable amount of epic and lyric poetry, drama, romance and apologue which is neither Arabian nor Persian, but is racy of the soil, the soil being principally that of Constantinople, where the Sultans, up to the present time, have been eminent patrons of the literary craft; some of them, Sultan Mustapha, for instance, in the sixteenth century, being writers of no mean accomplishments."

This collection of primary sources on Chinese literature includes translations of classic works like The Analects of Confucius and The Sayings of Mencius, along with scholarly analysis and historical context. With a foreword by T.S. Wentworth, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the rich literary tradition of China.

Epiphanius Wilson provides a brief but insightful summary of Dante's life, character, and legacy. Dante Alighieri is best known for his Divine Comedy, but this book provides a more personal look into the man behind the work.

This classic collection of teachings and sayings from Confucius provides valuable insights into the principles and values of Chinese philosophy and culture. With its insightful commentary and biographical sketches, this book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Confucianism and its timeless wisdom.

Featuring two classic works of Oriental literature, this book includes a collection of Persian poems and a selection of Japanese tales and legends. Edited by two experts in the field, this book provides an illuminating introduction to the rich and diverse literary traditions of Asia.