Hassan : the story of Hassan of Bagdad, and how he came to make the golden journey to Samarkand : a play in five acts

Hassan: the story of Hassan of Bagdad, and how he came to make the golden journey to Samarkand by James Elroy Flecker plunges listeners into a richly poetic, five-act play of longing, destiny, and exotic adventure. Set against the shimmering backdrop of Old Bagdad and the legendary route to Samarkand, Flecker’s drama follows Hassan, a confectioner whose ordinary life collides with fate, romance, and the allure of the unknown. The play blends lyrical verse, vivid stagecraft, and elements of mysticism—ghosts, dervishes, caliphs, and beggars populate a world steeped in Persianate imagery and Edwardian sensibility. Themes of desire, wanderlust, and the search for beauty unfold without giving away pivotal turns, while Flecker’s language channels classical Persian influence and early 20th-century verse drama. As both literature and theatrical drama, the work remains a landmark of poetic stagecraft and a staple for readers curious about Orientalist romance and symbolic theatre. Ideal for fans of classic drama, verse plays, and atmospheric historical storytelling, this audiobook is perfect for listeners who savor evocative language, evocative settings, and a journey that prizes mood and mystery over tidy resolution.