The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan

In "The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan," James Justinian Morier crafts a vivid tapestry of early 19th-century Persian life through the eyes of his protagonist, Hajji Baba. The novel is structured as a picaresque narrative, blending humor and irony while offering keen insights into the political and social landscape of Persia during a period of cultural exchange and Western fascination. Morier...