The Garden of Mystery: The Gulshan-i Raz of Mahmud Shabistari by Mahmud ibn 'Abd

Description: The Garden of Mystery by Mahmud ibn 'Abd al-Karim Shabistari, Robert Darr The Garden of Mystery (Gulshan-i Raz) holds a unique position in Persian Sufi literature. It is a compact and concise exploration of the doctrines of Sufism at the peak of their development that has remained a primary text of Sufism throughout the world from Turkey to India. It comprises a thousand lines of inspired poetry taking the form of answers to questions put by a fellow mystic. It provides a coherent literary bridge between the Persian school of love poetry and the rapidly growing number of metaphysical and gnostic compositions from what had come to be known as the school of the Unity of Being. Translated by Robert Darr who has for thirty-five years been a student of classical Islamic culture. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Garden of Mystery, the Gulshan-i Raz, holds a unique position in Persian Sufi literature. It is a compact and concise exploration of the doctrines of Sufism at the peak of their development that has remained a primary text of Sufism throughout the world from Turkey to India. It comprises a thousand lines of inspired poetry taking the form of answers to questions put by a fellow mystic. It provides a coherent literary bridge between the Persian school of love poetry and the rapidly growing number of metaphysical and gnostic compositions from what had come to be known as the school of the Unity of Being. Translated by Robert Darr who has for thirty-five years been a student of classical Islamic culture. Author Biography Mahmud Shabistari (d.1339), was born near Tabriz around 1288 in the golden age of Sufism. He was a follower of the teachings of Ibn Arabi and Attar (Rumis literary and spiritual predecessor). He was a well known Sufi who lived in times of great turmoil following the Mongol invasions.Robert Abdul Hayy Darr (b. 1951 in California) has, for nearly forty years, been a student of Islamic culture. He has studied Persian and Afghan literature and history, Afghan and north Indian music, and classical Afghan miniature painting. His translation of Mahmud Shabistaris masterpiece, Gulshan-i raz, published by Archetype in 2007 as Garden of Mystery, has been acclaimed as a new classic. Review Quote Text and cover designed and set by master typographer, Robert Bringhurst, author of Elements of Typographic Design. Details ISBN1901383229 Publisher Archetype ISBN-10 1901383229 ISBN-13 9781901383225 Format Paperback Language English Media Book Short Title GARDEN OF MYST Translator Robert Darr DOI 10.1604/9781901383225 Imprint Archetype Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Persian AU Release Date 2020-10-15 NZ Release Date 2020-10-15 UK Release Date 2020-10-15 Author Robert Darr Pages 204 Edition Description First Edition, First ed. Series Classics of Sufi Poetry Series Year 2020 Illustrator Robert Darr Publication Date 2020-10-15 Subtitle The Gulshan-i Raz of Mahmud Shabistari DEWEY 891.511 Series Number No. 2 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136605861;

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