The Songs of Sidi Hammo Rendered Into English for the First Time (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Hammo, Sidi

 
9781331708537: The Songs of Sidi Hammo Rendered Into English for the First Time (Classic Reprint)

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To his fervent admirers of to-day, the main charm of his poetry is the wrapping up of an idea in simile. To discover the hidden meaning is to be at Once intelligent and sympathetic. With the Berbers the Master of the Song is also Master Of Meanings. To give but one in stance here If you must swim, plunge into the green waves rather than the muddy pool. This is a warning to persons about to marry.

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