The Bamboo Garden

"The Bamboo Garden" is a literary work by Edward Powys Mathers, an accomplished English translator, poet, and a pioneer of cryptic crosswords. Mathers is renowned for translating J.C. Mardrus's French version of "One Thousand Nights and One Night," which was published in 1923 under the title Mardrus/Mathers. This translation brought him considerable recognition. Mathers also translated "The Garden of Bright Waters: One Hundred and Twenty Asiatic Love Poems" in 1920, showcasing his talent for capturing the essence of Asian poetic traditions. Another notable work of his is "Bilhana: Black Marigolds," a free interpretation of the Kashmiri poet Bilhana, reminiscent of Edward FitzGerald's style. It is worth mentioning that some of Mathers' translations were even set to music by the renowned composer Aaron Copland. Overall, Mathers' contributions to the world of translation and poetry have left a lasting impact, making him a significant figure