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The Purity of Desire: 100 Poems of Rumi - Ladinsky, Daniel (Introduction by), and Rumi, Mevlana Jalaluddin, and Barton, Nancy Owen (Contributions by)
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The first full-length volume of Rumi's cherished verse, from bestselling poet 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 ...

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The Purity of Desire: 100 Poems of Rumi 2012, Penguin Books

ISBN-13: 9780143121619

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