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Orientals, says he, seldom adventure into that region of fancy and fabrication so alluring to European and American writers; for, like the eyes of huris, our vanity is soft and demure. This then is a book of travels in an impalpable country, an enchanted country, from which we have all risen, and towards which we are still rising. It is, as it were, the chart and history of one little kingdom of the Soul, the Soul of a phi losopher, poet and criminal. I am all three, I swear, for I have lived both the wild and the social life. And I have thirsted in the desert, and I have thirsted in the city: the springs of the former were dry; the water in the latter was frozen in the pipes. That is why, to save my life, I had to be an incendiary at times, and at others a footpad. And whether on the streets of knowledge, or in the open courts of love, or in the parks of freedom, or in the cellars and garrets of thought and devotion, the only saki that would give me a drink without the asking was he who called him self Patience.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. In this book, the author probes the mind of philosopher, poet, and criminal Khalid through his own writings. Despite his humble origins in the ancient city of Baalbek, Khalid embarks on a journey across the ocean to America, searching for his place in the world. The book examines the collision of ancient wisdom and modern society, as Khalid grapples with themes of spirituality, love, and freedom. Through Khalid's adventures, the author delves into the depths of human nature, exploring the complexities of desire, identity, and the search for meaning in both the material and immaterial realms. This book offers a rich tapestry of ideas and experiences that invites readers to question their own beliefs and explore the hidden recesses of their souls. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331748373_0
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