Note 284 — THE BOOK OF THE MESNEVĪ (continued 3)
James W. (James William) Redhouse translation
Vicar of God is one of the Caliph’s titles. This “pretender” must have been some particular adversary of the poet’s. The satire is bitter.
James W. (James William) Redhouse translation
Vicar of God is one of the Caliph’s titles. This “pretender” must have been some particular adversary of the poet’s. The satire is bitter.