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Love's Alchemy: Poems from the Sufi Tradition (Hardcover)

by David Fideler (Author), Sabrineh Fideler (Author) "Love's concert is calling, but the flute can't be seen..." (more)
Key Phrases: Muhammad Shirin Maghribi, Abu Said Abi

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The 13th century poet Rumi is just one voice in Sufi, the timeless Persian mystical poetry. The poems and epigrams collected in Love’s Alchemy represent all of the major poets, including Rumi, of this magnificent art. While many recent bestsellers have been interpretations from other English translations, Sabrineh and David Fideler work from the original Persian sources. The book offers faithful yet elegant translations from 150 of the best poems written in ruba'i form: concise, tightly focused meditations that span only four lines, but which reveal worlds of meaning. The poems explore many aspects of human life and the spiritual path, but center on the liberating power of love. Also included are an extensive introduction, a glossary, and notes that place these wonderful poems in cultural, historical, and religious context.

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Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: New World Library (April 11, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1577315359
ISBN-13: 978-1577315353
Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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The Conference of Birds (Penguin Classics) by Farid al-Din Attar in Back Matter
As Through A Veil, New Edition: Mystical Poetry in Islam by Annemarie Schimmel in Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Exceptional Collection of Poetry, June 6, 2006

By	Bob Tarte (Lowell, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This is an exceptional collection of Sufi poetry from a wide range of writers, some well known in the West and some fairly obscure. David and Sabrineh Fideler's translations are lovely and straight forward, and their choice of poems benefit both newcomers to Sufism and those looking for the deepest truths. Highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Clean & Elegant rendition of inspiring poetry, June 23, 2006

By	Dominick Bruno Jr. (Highland Park, NJ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I delayed picking this book up for awhile after it came out - I'm not usually one for poetry. It was my loss, and a great one at that.

This volume of thought-provoking and inspirational writings by many great Sufi poets is of immense value to spiritual folks of any faith as well as those who simply appreciate fine poetry. The translation by David & Sabrineh Fideler is very clean and sparing - spartan while still exhibiting an elegance that only comes from both knowledge of the language as well as the meanings intended by the authors.

It's really rare that a compendium of poetry can serve admirably both for leisure reading and academic study, but they've really pulled it off here. The included glossary also helps to explain Sufi symbolism to the reader unacquainted with such things, and thus the work can also serve well as a da'wa tool.

To sum it up, I highly recommend this book & thank the translators for the excellent job they have done here.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!, February 4, 2007

By	Seeker of Knowledge (Brooksville, FL) - See all my reviews

This is a very excellent and smooth translation that captures the essence of the sufism and spirituality.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent collection of poetry
Very nice collection of short Sufi poetry. The verses are rich in colors and images and it is not difficult to picture those in your mind. Try it - it's a beautiful sight...

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4.0 out of 5 stars Discover New Sufi Poets
Another very good collection of Persian Sufi poetry. This book focuses on poems and poets that are not as well known in the West. A good place to discover some new names.

Published 16 months ago by Ivan M. Granger from the Poetr...

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovers of literature and Sufi poetry have found another gem
The translators of Love's Alchemy put it best in the introduction: "...if this volume conveys anything, it is the message that Rumi is not alone. Read more

Published on July 9, 2006 by Susan L. Friedman

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