The Light of the World or the Great Consummation (Classic Reprint)

A luminous collection of sacred poetry that crosses cultures and centuries. This edition gathers Sir Edwin Arnold’s devotional verse that translates and reimagines Eastern and Western spiritual life. From the quiet light of Asia to the Crucified, the poems blend myth, history, and faith in a lyrical meditation on hope, mercy, and the meaning of love. The work treats sacred figures with reverent imagination, inviting readers to feel the spirit behind the stories without losing the poetic feel of the original voices.- Explore translations and adaptations that link Buddhist and Christian themes through clear, straightforward verse.- Encounter scenes such as Bethlehem, Mary Magdalene, and pivotal moments of dawn, death, and rebirth rendered in a contemplative, accessible voice.- Experience a blend of historical context and poetic vision, with notes on the translator’s approach and the spiritual aims of the poems.- See how Eastern influences mingle with Western devotion to illuminate universal questions about life, death, and the divine.Ideal for readers of sacred poetry, cross‑cultural translations, and literary biographies of literary translators who shaped 19th‑century religious verse. Read more