''The Poetry of the East'' by William Rounseville Alger is a collection of poems from various Eastern cultures, including Persia, India, China, Japan, and Arabia. The book features translations of famous poets such as Rumi, Omar Khayyam, and Hafiz, as well as lesser-known poets from the region. In addition to the poems themselves, Alger provides an introduction to each section that provides historical and cultural context for the poems. He also includes notes on translation and interpretation, making the book accessible to readers who may not be familiar with the original languages or cultural references. Overall, ''The Poetry of the East'' is a comprehensive and thoughtful exploration of the rich poetic traditions of the Eastern world. It offers readers a glimpse into the beauty and complexity of these cultures, and is an excellent resource for anyone interested in world literature and poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.