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The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan
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ISBN13: 9781025264516
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 482
Weight: 1.47
Height: 0.97 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan is a celebrated picaresque novel that offers a sprawling, satirical journey through early 19th-century Persia. Written by James Morier, the narrative follows the irrepressible Hajji Baba, the son of a barber from Ispahan, as he navigates a world of intrigue, adventure, and social upheaval. Through his eyes, readers encounter a colorful cast of characters-from ruthless bandits and holy dervishes to grand viziers and foreign ambassadors-capturing the complexities of a society in transition.
Combining wit with keen observation, Morier's work serves as both a gripping adventure story and a sharp-edged social commentary. As Hajji Baba rises and falls through various stations in life-serving as a water-carrier, a merchant, and even an assistant to a physician-the novel explores themes of fortune, survival, and the clash between tradition and modernity. Its vivid depictions of local customs and the rhythms of everyday life have made it a cornerstone of 19th-century literature and a masterpiece of satirical fiction.
This enduring classic continues to fascinate for its lively prose and its unique perspective on the historical relationship between the East and the West, remaining a vital work for those interested in world literature and the picaresque genre.
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