Wilfred Scawen Blunt

Wilfred Scawen Blunt
Wilfred Scawen Blunt (1840–1922) was an English poet, writer, and diplomat known for his political activism and romantic verse. He was a passionate advocate for anti-imperialism, particularly in the Middle East, and was sympathetic to Arab and Egyptian nationalist causes. Blunt is well-known for his poetry collections like "The Love Sonnets of Proteus" and his political writings such as "The Future of Islam." He was also an eccentric figure, raising Arabian horses and leading a colorful personal life that included friendships with notable figures like Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw.

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PREFACE In publishing this poem, the Author feels that some apology is needed. It deals with matters of a kind not usually treated in modern verse, and which ask to be approached, if at all, with dignity and reverence. He trusts that he will not be found lacking on this essential point. Nevertheless, he cannot expect but that he may wound by his plain speaking the feelings of those among his readers... more...

CHAPTER I. CENSUS OF THE MOHAMMEDAN WORLD. In the lull, which we hope is soon to break the storm of party strife in England, it may not perhaps be impossible to direct public attention to the rapid growth of questions which for the last few years have been agitating the religious mind of Asia, and which are certain before long to present themselves as a very serious perplexity to British statesmen;... more...