Authors, Various
Islamic Mystical Poetry: Sufi Verse from the Early Mystics to Rumi (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140424737
- author:
- Authors, Various
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- Islam
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Islamic Mystical Poetry: Sufi Verse from the Early Mystics to Rumi This collection of poems spans over 900 years, reflecting the spiritual quest for union with God and the pursuit of divine love. From Rabia Basri to Mian Mohammad Baksh, these early mystics poured their hearts onto the page, using symbols and metaphors that continue to shape Sufism today. The poems in this edition are imbued with a deep passion and personal struggle, as the poets sought to transcend earthly love and attachment. Through translations by award-winning translators, readers can experience the raw emotion and spiritual intensity of these timeless works. This edition includes an introduction on Sufism and suggested further reading, providing a rich context for understanding the poems and their significance in Islamic mystical writing.
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