Drunken Universe

"The Drunken Universe: An Anthology of Persian Sufi Poetry " by Wilson, Peter Lamborn; Nasr Allah Purjavadi, published by Phanes Press. IN THIS WIDE-RANGING ANTHOLOGY, Peter Lamborn Wilson and Nasrollah Pourjavady present the modern reader with fresh renditions of the great­est poetry of the Sufi mystical tradition arranged around ten themes, including such important motifs as The Secret, Awakening, Separation and Sadness, Love and the Lover, Union, Joy, and The Perfect Man. Not only are the great luminaries of this tradition represented, but so too are other, equally important writers who are often overlooked. Included in this work are helpful introductory essays and commentaries, and complete ''biobibliographies'' of the poets, all of which contribute to this volume's beauty and enduring value. Book details: 155 pages, published 1987. Order now on BookShops.in with fast, reliable delivery across India.