THE WISDOM OF THE EAST SERIES
Edited by L. Cranmer-Byng and Dr. S. A. Kapadia
THE SERIES AND ITS PURPOSE
This Series has a definite object. It is, by means of the best Oriental literature its wisdom, philosophy, poetry, and ideals to bring together West and East in a spirit of mutual sympathy, goodwill, and understanding. From India, China, Japan, Persia, Arabia, Palestine, and Egypt these words of wisdom have been gathered.
NEW VOLUMES.
Anthology of Ancient Egyptian Poems. By C. Elissa Sharpley. 3/6 net.
Ti-Me-Kun-Dan, Prince of Buddhist Benevolence. A Mystery Play translated from Tibetan Text by Mildred H. Morrison. 3/6 net.
Lotuses of the Mahāyāna. Edited by Kenneth Saunders, Translator and Editor of "The Heart of Bhuddism," etc. 2/6 net.
Ancient Indian Fables and Stories. By Stanley Rice. 3/6 net.
Vedic Hymns. Translated from the Rigveda. By Edward J. Thomas, M. A., Litt. D. 3/6 net.
INDIAN
Hindu Gods and Heroes. Studies in the History of the Religion of India. By Lionel D. Barnett. 3/6 net.
Buddhist Scriptures. A Selection Translated from the Pāli with Introduction by Edward J. Thomas, M. A. 3/6 net.
The Heart of India. Sketches in the History of Hindu Religion and Morals. By L. D. Barnett, M. A., Litt. D. 3/6 net.
The Religion of the Sikhs. By Dorothy Field. 3/6 net.
Brahma-Knowledge: An Outline of the Philosophy of the Vedanta. As set forth by the Upanishads and by Sankara. By L. D. Barnstt, M.A., Lirr.D. 3/6 net.
The Buddha's "Way of Virtue." A Translation of the Dhammapada. By W. C. D. Wagiswara and K. J. Saunders, Members of the Royal Asiatic Society, Ceylon branch. 3/6 net.
Legends of Indian Buddhism. Translated from "L'Introduction à l'Histoire du Buddhisme Indien" of Eugène Burnouf, with an Introduction by Winifred Stephens. 3/6 net.
IRANIAN (Persian, Pehlvi, Zend, etc.)
The Secret Rose Garden of Sa'd Ud Din Mahmūd Shabistarī. Rendered from the Persian, with an Introduction, by Florence Lederer. 3/6 net.
The Ruba'iyát of Háfiz. Translated with Introduction by Syed Abdul Majid, LL.D. Rendered into English Verse by L. Cranmer-byng. 2/6 net.
The Teachings of Zoroaster, and the Philosophy of the Parsi Religion. Translated with Introduction by Dr. S. A. Kapadia, Lecturer, University College, London. *nd Edition. 3/6 net.
The Diwan of Zeb-un-Nissa. The First Fifty Ghazals. Rendered from the Persian by Magan Lal and Jessie Duncan Westbrook. With an Introduction and Notes. 3/6 net.
The Splendour of God. Being Extracts from the Sacred Writings of the Bahais. With Introduction by Eric Hammond. 3/6 net,
- Jalálu'd-din Rumí. By F. Hadland Davis. 3/6 net.
- Jámí. By F. Hadland Davis. 3/6 net.
Sa'di's Scroll of Wisdom. By Shaikh Sa'di. With Introduction by Sir Arthur N. Wollaston, K.C.I. E. 2/6 net. With Persian Script added. 3/6 net.
The Bustān of Sa'di. From the Persian. Translated with Introduction by A. Hart Edwards. 3/6 net.
The Rose Garden of Sa'di. Selected and Rendered from the Persian with Introduction by L. Cranmer-byng. 2/6 net.
ARABIC
The Religion of the Koran. With Introduction by Sir Arthur N. Wollaston, K.C.I. E. 2/6 net.
The Poems of Mu'tamid, King of Seville. Rendered into English Verse by Dulcie Lawrence Smith. With an Introduction. 2/6 net.
Abu'l Ala, the Syrian. By Henry Baerlein. 3/6 net.
The Alchemy of Happiness. By Al Ghazzali. Rendered into English by Claud Field. 3/6 net.
The Singing Caravan. Some Echoes of Arabian Poetry. By Henry Baerlein. 3/6 net.
The Diwan of Abu'l-Ala. By Henry Baerlein. 2/6 net.
HEBREW
The Wisdom of the Apocrypha. With an Introduction by C. E. Lawrence, Author of "Pilgrimage," etc. 3/6 net.
Ancient Jewish Proverbs. Compiled and Classified by A. Cohen, late Scholar of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. 3/6 net.
CHINESE
The Rhythm of Life. Based on the Philosophy of Lao-Tse. By Henri Borel. Translated by M. E. Reynolds. 3/6 net.
A Feast of Lanterns. Rendered with an Introduction by L. Cranmer-Byng, Author of "A Lute of Jade," "The Odes of Confucius," etc. 3/6 net.
Taoist Teachings. From the Mystical Philosophy of Lieh Tzŭ. Translated by Lionel Giles, M. A. 3/6 net.
A Lute of Jade. Being Selections from the Classical Poets of China. Rendered with an Introduction by L. Cranmer-Byng. and Edition. 3/6 net.
- The Book of History (Shu-King).
- By W. Gorn Old. 2/6 net.
- The Book of Odes (Shi-King).
- By L. Cranmer-Byng. 2/6 net.
The Sayings of Confucius. A new Translation of the greater part of the Confucian Analects, with Introduction and Notes by Lionel Giles, M.A. (Ozon.), Assistant in the Department of Oriental Hooks and Manuscripts of the British Museum. 3/6 net.
The Conduct of Life; or, The Universal Order of Confucius. A translation of one of the four Confucian Books, hitherto known as the Doctrine of the Mean. By Ku Hung Ming, M.A. (Edin.). 2/6 net.
The Sayings of Lao Tzŭ. From the Chinese. Translated with Introduction by Lionel Giles, British Museum, 2/6 net.
Musings of a Chinese Mystic. Selections from the Philosophy of Chuang Tzu. With Introduction by Lionel Giles, M.A. (Oxon.), Assistant at the British Museum. 3/6 net.
The Flight of the Dragon. An Essay on the Theory and Practice of Art in China and Japan, based on Original Sources. By Laurence Binyon. 3/6 net.
Yang Chu's Garden of Pleasure. Translated from the Chinese by Professor Anton Forke. With an Introduction by H. Cranmer-Byng. 2/6 net.
The Book of Filial Duty. Translated from the Chinese of the Hsiao Ching by Ivan Chên, First Secretary to the Chinese Legation. 2/6 net.
JAPANESE
Buddhist Psalms. Translated from the Japanese of Shinran Shōnin by S. Yamabe and L. Adam Beck. 3/6 net
Spirit of Japanese Poetry. By Yone Noguchi. 3/6 net.
Spirit of Japanese Art. By Yone Noguchi. 3/6 net.
The Way of Contentment. Translated from the Japanese of Kaibara Ekken by Ken Hoshino. 3/6 net.
The Master-Singers of Japan. Being Verse Translations from the Japanese Poets. By Clara A. Walsh. 3/6 net.
Women and Wisdom of Japan. With Introduction by S. Takaishi. 2/6 net.
EGYPTIAN
Ancient Egyptian Legends. By M. A. Murray. 3/6 net.
The Instruction of Ptah-hotep and the Instruction of Ke'gemni. The Oldest Books in the World. Translated from the Egyptian with Introduction and Appendix by Battiscombe Gunn. 2/6 net.
The Burden of Isis. Being the Laments of Isis and Nephthys. Translated from the Egyptian with an Introduction by James Teacele Dennis. 2/6 net.
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