Items related to The Gift - Poems by Hafiz the Great Sufi Master
Synopsis
Chosen by author Elizabeth Gilbert as one of her ten favorite books, Daniel Ladinsky's extraordinary renderings of 250 unforgettable lyrical poems by Hafiz, one of the greatest Sufi poets of all time
More than any other Persian poet--even Rumi--Hafiz expanded the mystical, healing dimensions of poetry. Because his poems were often ecstatic love songs from God to his beloved world, many have called Hafiz the "Invisible Tongue." Indeed, Daniel Ladinsky has said that his work with Hafiz is an attempt to do the impossible: to render Light into words--to make the Luminous Resonance of God tangible to our finite senses.
a hole in a flute
that the Christ's breath moves
through--
listen to this
music!
With this stunning collection of Hafiz's most intimate poems, Ladinsky has succeeded brilliantly in presenting the essence of one of Islam's greatest poetic and religious voices. Each line of The Gift imparts the wonderful qualities of this master Sufi poet and spiritual teacher: encouragement, an audacious love that touches lives, profound knowledge, generosity, and a sweet, playful genius unparalleled in world literature.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
"There are universes inside Hafiz, a lineage of masters. Daniel Ladinsky follows the playfulness; the rascal moves well." --Coleman Barks
From the Author
You are God's sweetheart.
One of the great wonders of Hafiz is that one cannot seriously read him without then knowing you are God's sweetheart. And the range of this poet-saint dazzles; he says, "I am a hole in a flute that the Christ's breath moves through -- listen to this music." And, "Look at the smile on the earth's lips this morning, she laid again with me last night."
There is a wild divine party going on in this book that will lift the corners of your soul's mouth, probably comfort, inspire and free you as few books ever have. To again quote from The Gift, Hafiz says, "Dear ones, let's anoint this earth with dance!"
Indeed.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherPenguin
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0140195815
- ISBN 13 9780140195811
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages352
Search results for The Gift - Poems by Hafiz the Great Sufi Master
Stock Image
The Gift
Seller: Austin Goodwill 1101, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Get fast and secure shipping knowing your purchase helps empower our community to transform their lives through work. Seller Inventory # 4RZUQ90018MS
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Gift : Poems Inspired by Hafiz, the Great Sufi Master
Published by
Penguin Publishing Group, 1999
ISBN 10: 0140195815
ISBN 13: 9780140195811
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 6501600-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Gift
Seller: London Bridge Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Fair. Seller Inventory # 0140195815-4-25029547
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Gift
Seller: Hoosac River Books, Adams, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
There is creasing on the spine. The cover has a little wear. The pages are clean and unmarked. Seller Inventory # MN325-08tgph
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Korean Vegan Cookbook: Ref
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00088251955
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Korean Vegan Cookbook: Ref
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00087212749
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Gift
Seller: Off The Shelf, Antonia, MO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Seller Inventory # 4WILKM00NVH0
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Gift
Seller: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Gift. Seller Inventory # FORT253506
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Gift
Published by
Penguin (Non-Classics) August 1999, 1999
ISBN 10: 0140195815
ISBN 13: 9780140195811
Used
Trade Paperback
Seller: A Cappella Books, Inc., Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # 352269
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Gift
Seller: M & M Books, ATHENS, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1999. Seller Inventory # 140043
Quantity: 1 available