The Adventures of Amir Hamza: Lord of the Auspicious by Ghalib Lakhnavi, Abdullah Bilgrami

By Ghalib Lakhnavi, Abdullah Bilgrami

This is the 1st unabridged English translation of an enormous Indo-Persian epic: a breathtaking story of magic and fervour, a vintage hero's odyssey that has captivated a lot of the realm. it's the spellbinding tale of Amir Hamza, the adventurer who within the provider of the Persian emperor defeats many enemies, loves many girls, and converts hundreds and hundreds of infidels to the real religion prior to discovering his as far back as his old flame. In Musharraf Ali Farooqi's trustworthy rendition, this masterwork is captured with all its colourful motion and significant components intact. preferred because the seminal Islamic epic or loved as a sweeping story as wealthy and creative as Homer's epic sagas, The Adventures of Amir Hamza is a real literary treasure.

Translated, with an creation and Notes, via Musharraf Ali Farooqi.

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There was blessed quiet. The half-drow felt the two of them settle onto something hard, and Tauran stepped away, leaving Kael standing on his own. He opened his eyes and peered around. The two of them stood within the columned temple of the storm dragon, where he and Tauran had discovered Aliisza, Vhok, and Zasian. Kael realized he was holding his breath, and he let it out with a gushing sigh. The sound of water dripping blended with the faint roar of the storms raging beyond the walls of the temple.

His boots were useless. He flailed, terrified that he would be dashed against some remnant of the world, crushed between massive blocks of whirling, spinning stone and earth. It was the end of all things, he was certain. Tauran grabbed hold of Kael. The half-drow flinched, then was thankful for the anchor point. The angel drew him close and wrapped his wings around the armored warrior in a protective embrace. " he shouted over the incessant roar of the wind, and Kael did so, trying to become small within the feathered barrier.

You've violated everything you stand for, Tauran.

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