The Song Celestial or Bhagavad-Gita

Sir Edwin Arnold (1832–1904) was an English poet and journalist, best known for his employment of blank verse in lyrical interpretations of Asian philosophies and religions. Born on June 10, 1832, in Gravesend, Kent, Arnold nurtured a fascination for the Far East, which profoundly influenced his literary career. His scholarly pursuits at King's School, Rochester, and later at University College, O...