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The Light of Asia

Epic Poem

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About “The Light of Asia”

In this poetic masterpiece, Sir Edwin Arnold presents the life and teachings of Buddha from the Buddhist perspective, detailing the journey of Prince Gautama, who renounced worldly riches and power to seek the meaning of life. First published in 1879, the work has achieved classic status and has been widely translated, admired for its philosophical depth, poetic form, and narrative of dramatic incidents in Siddhartha's life. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

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Published
1879
Latest edition
2024 · ISBN 9781944616304
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How many pages is The Light of Asia?

The Light of Asia by Edwin Arnold has 196 pages.

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