Jasmin

Jasmin: Barber, Poet, Philanthropist by Samuel Smiles is a biography of the life and achievements of Jasmin, a barber from France who became a celebrated poet and philanthropist. The book traces Jasmin’s humble beginnings as the son of a poor farmer, his early struggles as a barber, and his eventual rise to fame as a poet whose works were widely read and admired.Smiles explores Jasmin’s unique writing style, which combined the French and Occitan languages, and his use of local dialects to create works that were accessible to a wider audience. The book also delves into Jasmin’s philanthropic efforts, including his establishment of a charity for the poor and his support of education and cultural initiatives in his community.Through Jasmin’s story, Smiles paints a vivid picture of life in 19th-century France, highlighting the struggles of the working class and the power of literature and culture to inspire change. Jasmin: Barber, Poet, Philanthropist is a fascinating and inspiring read for anyone interested in history, literature, or social justice.The first books he read were for the most part borrowed. Customers who came to the shop to be shaved or have their hair dressed, took an interest in the conversation of the bright, cheerful, dark-eyed lad, and some of them lent him books to read. What joy possessed him when he took refuge in his garret with a new book! Opening the book was like opening the door of a new world. What enchantment! What mystery!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.