Verses and Translations

This book is a delightful collection of poems and translations by the Scottish poet and orientalist Elias John Wilkinson Gibb. It offers a diverse range of themes and styles, from classical Persian poetry to Scottish ballads and songs. With its lyrical language and imaginative imagery, this book is a testament to the beauty and power of poetry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.