Hafiz: The Mystic Poets by Andrew Harvey (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Hafiz: The Mystic Poets by Andrew Harvey The ideal introduction to the spirituality of the great Sufi poet. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The ideal introduction to the spirituality of the great Sufi poet. Author Biography Hafiz, a Sufi teacher of the highest order, is considered the greatest Persian poet of all. Table of Contents Preface by Ibrahim Gamard 1Who Is Hafiz? 11A Short Introduction to Hafizs Mysticism 33The Poems 45Notes to the Poems 99Notes 115About the Translator 117Index of Poems (by title) 119Index of First Lines 121Other Books in the Mystic Poets Series 123 Long Description Discover How Hafizs Spiritual Life and Vision Can Enlighten Your Own Hafiz is known throughout the world as Persias greatest poet, with sales of his poems in Iran today only surpassed by those of the Quran itself. His probing and joyful verse speaks to people from all backgrounds who long to taste and feel divine love and experience harmony with all living things. This beautiful sampling of Hafizs works captures his deep spiritual understanding, offering a glimpse into the vision that has inspired people around the world for centuries. Considered by his contemporaries as an oracle and often referred to as "Tongue of the Hidden" and "Interpreter of Secrets," Hafiz followed Sufisms inner path on a quest to discover the hidden meaning of the universe, and shares his experiences and desire for union with the Divine in symbolic language that borders on magical. Infused with the spirit of love and joy, this unique collection offers insight into Haizs spiritual philosophy and carefree mysticism that addresses the earthly beauty, pain, ecstasy and longing that define human nature, and the divine adoration that promises to set the spirit free. "Ambiguity is a major characteristic of Persian poetry, and Hafiz was one of the greatest masters of this artistic quality: each reader tends to see his or her own experiences reflected in the poems. As a result, it is usually unclear whether in a given verse he means actual wine or spiritual wine, a male or a female beloved, a human beloved or God, and so forth.... But after reading the same images over and over in ever-changing contexts, one gradually leaves behind the ordinary material world and enters into a realm in which everything symbolizes the beautiful qualities of the beloved, who ultimately is God and the source of Love." --from the Preface by Ibrahim Gamard, annotator and translator, Rumi and Islam: Selections from His Stories, Poems, and Discourses--Annotated & Explained Details ISBN1594730091 Author Andrew Harvey Short Title HAFIZ Publisher Skylight Paths Publishing Series Mystic Poets Series Language English ISBN-10 1594730091 ISBN-13 9781594730092 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 891.551 Illustrations Yes Year 2004 Publication Date 2004-02-28 Subtitle The Mystic Poets Place of Publication Woodstock Country of Publication United States Residence NV, US Translator Gertrude Bell Pages 144 Imprint SkyLight Paths Publishing,US DOI 10.1604/9781594730092 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2004-08-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160305326;

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