Edward Henry Palmer

Edward Henry Palmer, born on August 7, 1840, was an English orientalist and explorer. He is best known for his expertise in eastern languages and for his travels in the Middle East. He contributed significantly to the field of oriental studies through his translations and writings. Tragically, his life was cut short when he was murdered on August 11, 1882, in Egypt. Palmer's work remains influential in the study of Middle Eastern cultures and languages.

August 7, 1840

August 11, 1882

English, Arabic

Edward Henry Palmer

Parterre, The

I don't know any greatest treat
    As sit him in a gay parterre,
And sniff one up the perfume sweet
    Of every roses buttoning there.

It only want my charming miss
    Who make to blush the self red rose;
Oh! I have envy of to kiss
    The end's tip of her splendid nose.

Oh! I have envy of to be
    What grass 'neath her pantoffle push,
And too much happy seemeth me
    The margaret which her vestige crush.

But I will meet her nose at nose,
    And take occasion for her hairs,
And indicate her all my woes,
    That she in fine agree my prayers.

                    The Envoy

I don't know any greatest treat
    As sit him in a gay parterre,
With Madame who is too more sweet
    Than every roses buttonin...

Edward Henry Palmer