Contents: Vol. I. The Literature of Persia, Part I: 1. The Shah Namesh. 2. The Rubaiyat. 3. The Divan. Vol. II. The Literature of Persia, Part II and The Literature of Japan: I. The Gulistan: Introduction. 1. Of the customs of kings. 2. Of the Morals of dervishes. 3. On the preciousness of contentment. 4. On the benefit of being silent. 5. On love and youth. 6. Of imbecility and old age. 7. Of the impressions of education. 8. Of the duties of society. II. Genji ...