The adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan

About “The adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan”

A picaresque romance by James Morier, set in Persia, follows a roguish hero who moves through various levels of society. The novel explores life in Persia through the experiences of this clever and resourceful character. A satiric sequel, Hajji Baba in England, published in 1828, features the same character traveling to England as a government official. In this follow-up, he observes English customs from a foreign perspective, offering a humorous and critical view of society.