A Treasury of Asian Literature Author:John D. Yohannan, ed. From the great and ancient cultures of Asia comes this fascinating collection of great prose, drama, poetry and scripture. Translated by scholars well-versed in the original languages, the contents range from selections from the holy books of the Confucian, Taoist, Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic religions, to a story from THE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHT... more »S and verses from the RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM. Rich in entertainment, this book also offers useful insight into the behavior of the peoples in an increasingly important part of the world.« less