Selections Poems from: Khayam, Rumi, Hafez, Moulana Shah Maghsoud (Paperback)

~ Nahid Angha (Author)

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Review

Collection of beautiful poems translated with great care to preserve the intention of these great mystical poets. -- Sufism: An Inquiry, Winter 1992

Product Description

A collection of some of the most beautiful poems from Omar KHAYAM, Jelalluddin RUMI, HAFEZ Shiraz, and Moulana SHAH MAGHSOUD. With the recent popularization of Persian poetry, this book is the most authentic translation of mystical literature -- translated and analyzed by the renowned Sufi Master Seyedeh Dr. Nahid Angha. This book includes an introduction to reading and understanding mystical poetry and a glossary of esoteric terms.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 114 pages
• Publisher: Intl Assn of Sufism (June 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0918437040
• ISBN-13: 978-0918437044
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,411,815 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational Selections, November 28, 2001

By	sufi youth (Cambridge, England) - See all my reviews

It was a blessing to come across this book of Sufi poetry. I have been a student of Sufi literature for some time and was often dissappointed by the lack of depth of many translations. However, this book is clearly written by a scholar with a broad and deep knowledge of Sufism and the language of spirituality. An excellent translation that conveys the essence of these Sufi poets in beautiful English verse. A wonderful companion for those interested in thought-provoking literature.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful in every way, June 6, 2001

By	"hamasehk" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

Of all the books I have read in Poetry, this is probably my favorite. I think it is amazing the way Dr. Angha has captured the essence of each poets unique style, without loosing any of the meaning. Her strong background in Sufism and translation makes this book even more valuable. This is definitely a must read for ANY poetry lover.