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Arnold, Edwin, Sir, 1832-1904. Papers (MS Eng 1479): Guide.Administrative Information*99M-60 Gift of Brooks Wright, received: 2000 May 25. Processed by:Melanie Wisner Return to the Table of Contents Sir Edwin Arnold was an English author and translator of Asian literature. He was principal of the British government college in Pune, India, then joined the staff of the London Daily Telegraph in 1861, becoming chief editor in 1873. His epic poem, The Light of Asia (1879), recounts the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha. His other writings include poetry and travel books. He was knighted in 1888. Return to the Table of Contents Includes letters, two poems, lyrics, and notes of Sir Edwin Arnold with correspondence between his son, Julian Biddulph Arnold, and his biographer, Brooks Wright. Return to the Table of Contents Arranged alphabetically. Return to the Table of Contents |