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Islamic Mystical Poetry - (Penguin Classics) by Mahmood Jamal (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Written from the ninth to the twentieth century, these poems represent the peak of Islamic Mystical writing, from Rabia Basri to Mian Mohammad Baksh.
- About the Author: Mahmood Jamal is the author of the Penguin Book Of Modern Urdu Poetry and has several volumes of poetry to his name and has been published widely in anthologies of British poetry.
- 400 Pages
- Poetry, Middle Eastern
- Series Name: Penguin Classics
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Written from the ninth to the twentieth century, these poems represent the peak of Islamic Mystical writing, from Rabia Basri to Mian Mohammad Baksh. Reflecting both private devotional love and the attempt to attain union with the Divine, many of the poems in this edition are imbued with the symbols and metaphors that are central to Sufism--the Lover, the Beloved, the Wine, and the Tavern--while others are more personal, echoing the poet's battle to leave earthly love behind. These translations capture the passion of the original poetry and are accompanied by an introduction on Sufism and the common themes apparent in the works. This edition also includes suggestions for further reading. Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.Review Quotes
About the Author
Mahmood Jamal is the author of the Penguin Book Of Modern Urdu Poetry and has several volumes of poetry to his name and has been published widely in anthologies of British poetry. His latest volume, Sugar-Coated Pill was published in May 2006 to wide critical acclaim.Dimensions (Overall): 7.8 Inches (H) x 5.08 Inches (W) x .89 Inches (D)
Weight: .64 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: Poetry
Sub-Genre: Middle Eastern
Series Title: Penguin Classics
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Format: Paperback
Author: Mahmood Jamal
Language: English
Street Date: January 26, 2010
TCIN: 93282778
UPC: 9780140424737
Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-1429
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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