The Purity of Desire
100 Poems of Rumi
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Middle East Religions, Sufism, Fiction & Literature, Poetry
| Author: | Daniel Ladinsky, Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, Nancy Owen Barton | ISBN: | 9781101602973 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group | Publication: | November 27, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Daniel Ladinsky, Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, Nancy Owen Barton |
| ISBN: | 9781101602973 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group |
| Publication: | November 27, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books |
| Language: | English |
The first full-length volume of Rumi’s cherished verse, from bestselling poet and translator Daniel Ladinsky
Renowned for his poignant renderings of mystical texts, here Daniel Ladinsky captures the beauty, intimacy, and musicality of one of Islam’s most beloved poets and spiritual thinkers. With learned insight and a delicate touch, this work explores the nuances of desire—that universal emotion—in verse inspired by Rumi’s love and admiration for his companion and spiritual teacher, Shams-e Tabriz.
These poems thoughtfully capture the compelling wisdom of one of Islam’s most revered artistic and religious voices and one of the most widely read poets in the English language. The Purity of Desire is an essential volume for anyone looking to feel their soul awakened.
The first full-length volume of Rumi’s cherished verse, from bestselling poet and translator Daniel Ladinsky
Renowned for his poignant renderings of mystical texts, here Daniel Ladinsky captures the beauty, intimacy, and musicality of one of Islam’s most beloved poets and spiritual thinkers. With learned insight and a delicate touch, this work explores the nuances of desire—that universal emotion—in verse inspired by Rumi’s love and admiration for his companion and spiritual teacher, Shams-e Tabriz.
These poems thoughtfully capture the compelling wisdom of one of Islam’s most revered artistic and religious voices and one of the most widely read poets in the English language. The Purity of Desire is an essential volume for anyone looking to feel their soul awakened.
