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By Leigh Hunt. Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace, And saw, within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom, An angel writing in a book of gold:—. Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold,
Abou Ben Adhem (poem) " Abou Ben Adhem " [1] is a poem written in 1834 [2] by the English critic, essayist and poet Leigh Hunt. It concerns a pious Middle Eastern sheikh who finds the 'love of God ' to have blessed him. The poem has been praised for its non-stereotypical depiction of an Arab.
- England
- Romantic Orientalism
- The Amulet
- Iambic pentameter (most of it)
Learn More. "Abou Ben Adhem" is a poem by Leigh Hunt, a key figure of the Romantic movement in England. The poem focuses on an event in the life of the Sufi saint Ibrahim bin Adham (anglicized to Abou Ben Adhem). Ben Adhem encounters an angel, who is writing a record of those who love God. Learning his name isn't on this list, Ben Adhem ...
The next night, the angel returns and shows Abou Ben Adhem that his name is now at the top of the list of those who love God. This poem is similar to other works by the author in that it explores themes of faith, love, and redemption. It is also similar to other poems of the time period in its use of religious imagery and its focus on morality.
by Leigh Hunt. Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace, And saw, within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom, An angel writing in a book of gold:—. Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the presence in the room he said,
James Leigh Hunt. Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace, And saw, within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom, An angel writing in a book of gold:-. Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the Presence in the room he said. "What writest thou?"-The vision raised ...
Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace, And saw, within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom, An angel writing in a book of gold:—. Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the Presence in the room he said. “What writest thou?”—The vision raised its head,
