The Light of Asia
Arnold, Edwin, Sir's The Light of Asia is a folklore and fairy tales poetry collection.
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About The Light of Asia
"The Light of Asia" by Sir Edwin Arnold is a narrative poem published in 1879. It tells the story of Prince Siddharta Gautama's transformation into the Buddha, the Awakened One. Through verse, Arnold presents the Buddha's life, character, and philosophy, tracing his journey from sheltered prince to enlightened teacher. Written when Buddhism was little known in the West, this free adaptation of ancient texts became one of the first works to successfully introduce Buddhist teachings to Western readers, inspiring figures like Mahatma Gandhi and spawning translations into over thirty languages.
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Who wrote The Light of Asia?
The Light of Asia was written by Arnold, Edwin, Sir.
What genre is The Light of Asia?
It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.
Is The Light of Asia free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
What books are similar to The Light of Asia?
Readers who like it often enjoy Dracula, Little Women and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
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