Purity of Desire: 100 Poems Inspired by Rumi

Title: Purity of Desire: 100 Poems Inspired by Rumi
Author: Daniel Ladinsky
ISBN: 9780143121619
Publisher: Penguin Books
Published: 2012
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Edition: 47516th
Number of Pages: 144
Section: Poetry | Subjects & Themes | Religious
Publisher Description: Daniel Ladinsky's unforgettable lyrical poems are inspired by the cherished verse of Rumi.

Renowned for his poignant interpretations 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, they explore 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. Rather than offer a literal translation capturing the form of a particular classical work, Ladinsky and Barton craft poems that release the spirit of Rumi. 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.