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The Adventures of Khoja Baba from Isfahan
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The novel “The Adventures of Hadji Baba of Isfahan” is the most famous work of the English diplomat and writer James Justin Morier (1780–1849). The main character of the novel, slightly reminiscent of Khoja Nasreddin or Till Eulenspiegel, mercilessly ridicules human meanness, hypocrisy and deceit. The text, brilliantly translated by the polyglot Osip Senkovsky, allows you to fully enjoy the atmosphere of the Eastern world. The publication is decorated with drawings by a XNUMXth-century Scottish artist. Harold Millar and the American painter Cyrus Baldrige.
The novel “The Adventures of Hadji Baba from Isfahan” was first published in London in 1824. Instead of the author’s name, a letter from a certain pilgrim was printed in the preface to the book. In it, he talked about a meeting in Turkey with the Persian Hadji Baba, who gave him his notes and asked to publish their translation in England. At the beginning of the 1809th century, literary hoaxes were in vogue, and for quite a long time the public believed that the author of “Adventures” was indeed a certain Persian. It seemed incredible that a European could describe the realities of life in the East so subtly and with such humor. Only later did it become clear that the author of the novel was the Englishman James Justin Morier. He was born into the family of a diplomat: James's father was consul in Constantinople. The future writer first followed in his footsteps and became the secretary of the ambassador in Persia in 1869. Having risen to the rank of secretary of the embassy, Morier soon retired and took up literature. His satirical novel about the adventures of Hadji Baba so impartially described the realities of life in Persia that it aroused “noble indignation” of the country’s authorities. This book was banned in Persia for a long time: it was mistaken for an original Persian work. but representatives of progressive Persian social thought perceived “Adventures” with delight, because the main character of the novel reminded them a little of Khoja Nasreddin. He mercilessly ridicules human meanness, hypocrisy and deceit. Modern researchers of Morier's work believe that it was difficult for Morier to penetrate so deeply into all the secrets of Persian life and psychology without a local assistant. Iranian scientists found that the writer knew a young man named Haji Baba, who studied medicine in London for several years. Perhaps he got the retired diplomat to work on the manuscript of “Adventures.” However, there is no doubt that Morier is the real author of the novel. This is indicated by the literary brilliance and English humor that is so characteristic of other works of this writer. The book is decorated with drawings by two artists. Scotsman Harold Millar (1942-1889) was educated at the Birmingham School of Art. Having moved to London, he began illustrating books, including works by Kipling and Stevenson. American Cyrus Baldrige (1977-10) began attending Frank Holm's Chicago School of Illustration at the age of XNUMX. During World War I he became a war correspondent and illustrator on the battlefields of Europe. Baldridge later traveled extensively throughout Asia and Africa, constantly making many sketches.
See also:
- All books of the publisher SZKEO
- All books by the author
- All books in the series World Literature Library
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| ISBNs | 978-5-9603-0972-1 |
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| The weight | 1,3 kg |
| Size | 170 × 240 mm |
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