material. The performance of such a task would have required far more
time and space than were at my disposal. A selection was absolutely
necessary. It is hoped that the material presented in the case of each
poet is sufficient to give a clear idea of the extent to which he was
subject to Oriental influence, as well as of the part that he took in
the movement under discussion.

It is my pleasant duty to acknowledge the obligations under which I am
to various scholars. In the first place, my sincere thanks are due to
Professor Jackson, at whose suggestion this investigation was undertaken
and whose encouragement and advice have never been wanting. I am also
indebted for helpful suggestions to Professors Carpenter and Thomas of
the Germanic department, who kindly volunteered to read the
proof-sheets. Furthermore, I wish to thank Mr. Yohannan for assistance
rendered in connection with the transliteration of some of the
lithographic editions of Persian authors. And, finally, I am indebted to
the kindness of Dr. Gray for the use of several rare volumes which
otherwise would have been inaccessible to me.

Arthur F.J. Remy.

New York, May 1, 1901.




List of Works most frequently consulted.


Bahāristān. The Bahāristān by Jāmī. Printed by the Kama Shastra Society