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This volume presents a selection of one hundred poems attributed to Jalal al-Din Rumi, the celebrated Persian poet and Sufi mystic. The poems explore the concept of desire as a pure, transformative force that draws the soul toward union with the beloved, often interpreted as the divine. Rendered into English verse, the collection emphasizes the emotional and spiritual intensity of Rumi's work, highlighting his use of metaphor, ecstatic language, and contemplative imagery. The book serves as an introduction to Rumi's poetic vision, centering on the idea that human longing can be a path to transcendence.
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