Penny Dreadfuls, 1900 · page 124 of 142
Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, and the Salaman and Absal of Jami — page 124: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis: Page 98 from "Salámán and Absál" This is a page of running poetry text from a Victorian literary work. The page presents verse narrative about spiritual transformation and earthly power: a beloved figure escapes bondage from "Absál," achieves spiritual worthiness, and is subsequently crowned by "The Shah" with a golden crown and throne. The Shah summons his empire's rulers—kings, counselors, and emirs—all of whom pledge obedience to Salámán. The text emphasizes the supremacy of heavenly virtue over earthly crowns and thrones. The ornamental header, footer, and page number (98) indicate this is from a bound Victorian edition rather than a serialized penny dreadful installment.
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28) SALAMAN AND ABSAL. SS ee iO Oeeerere'—'_'_—sOHo_™“rv—?=——oO| He left the Earthly ; and, once come to know Kternal Love, the Mortal he let go. Tue Crown of Empire how supreme a lot! The Sultan’s Throne how lofty! Yea, but not For All—None but the Heaven-ward foot may dare To mount—The head that touches Heaven to wear !— | When the Belov’d of Royal augury Was rescued from the bondage of ABsAL, Then he arose, and shaking off the dust Of that lost travel, girded up his heart, And look’d with undefiled robe to Heaven. Then was his Head worthy to wear the Crown, His Foot to mount the Throne. And then THe SHau From all the quarters of his World-wide realm Summon’d all those who under Him the ring Of Empire wore, King, Counsellor, Amir ; Of whom not one but to SaLAmAn did Obeisance, and lifted up his neck To yoke it under His supremacy. Then THe SHAH crown’d him with the Golden Crown, And set the Golden Throne beneath his feet, GOMGIOOKSHEO