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Persian Sufi Poetry: An Introduction to the Mystical Use of Classical Persian Poems (Routledge Sufi Series)
J. T. P. de Bruijn
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Description for Persian Sufi Poetry: An Introduction to the Mystical Use of Classical Persian Poems (Routledge Sufi Series)
paperback. Focusing on the poems rather than their authors, this introduction to Persian Sufi poetry surveys the relation between Sufism and literature and also examines the four main genres of the tradition: the epigram, the homiletic poem, love poetry, and symbolic narrative. Series: Routledge Sufi Series. Num Pages: 150 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2BXF; DSC; HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 9. Weight in Grams: 224. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
Focuses on the poems rather than on their authors. Surveys the development of Persian mystical poetry, dealing first with the relation between Sufism and literature and then with the four main genres of the tradition: the epigram, the homiletic poem, love poetry and symbolic narrative.
Focuses on the poems rather than on their authors. Surveys the development of Persian mystical poetry, dealing first with the relation between Sufism and literature and then with the four main genres of the tradition: the epigram, the homiletic poem, love poetry and symbolic narrative.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Routledge
Condition
Used, Very Good
Series
Routledge Sufi Series
Number of Pages
148
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780700703128
SKU
KSG0034844
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99-1
Reviews for Persian Sufi Poetry: An Introduction to the Mystical Use of Classical Persian Poems (Routledge Sufi Series)
'An admirable introductory overview. A clear, informative, and useful survey, conveying a great deal of information in a very small space.' - Dick Davies, International Journal Middle East Studies