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The Purity Of Desire: 100 Poems of Rumi
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Purity Of Desire: 100 Poems of Rumi
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Daniel Ladinsky
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By (author) Nancy Owen Barton
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:118 | Dimensions(mm): Height 213,Width 143 |
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Category/Genre | Poetry by individual poets Poetry anthologies |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780143121619
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Classifications | Dewey:891.5511 891.5511 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Penguin Putnam Inc
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Imprint |
Penguin USA
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Publication Date |
27 November 2012 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Renowned for his poignant renderings of Hafiz's mystical texts, Daniel Ladinsky captures the beauty, intimacy and musicality of another of Islam's most beloved poets and spiritual thinkers. In collaboration here with Nancy Owen Barton, and with learned insight and a delicate touch, they explore the nuances of desire 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.
Author Biography
Daniel Ladinsky's books include A Year with Hafiz, I Heard God Laughing, The Subject Tonight Is Love, and The Gift, as well as a collection of translations of poems by twelve mystics and saints, Love Poems from God. He lives in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Nancy Owen Barton is a literary agent, educator, and movement therapist. She has collaborated with Ladinsky since the publication of his first Hafiz volume in 1996.
ReviewsPraise for Daniel Ladinsky "There are universes inside Hafiz, a lineage of masters. Daniel Ladinsky follows the playfulness; the rascal moves well." -Coleman Barks
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