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Love's Alchemy: Poems from the Sufi Tradition |  | Authors: David Fideler, Sabrineh Fideler
Publisher: New World Library
Category: Book
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Rating:  7 reviews
Media: Paperback
Pages: 240
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Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5 x 0.6
ISBN: 1577318900
Dewey Decimal Number: 297
EAN: 9781577318903
Publication Date: February 9, 2010
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Working from the original Persian sources, translators and scholars David and Sabrineh Fideler offer faithful, elegant translations that represent the full scope of Sufi poetry. These concise, tightly focused meditations span only a few lines but reveal worlds of meaning. The poems explore many aspects of human life and the spiritual path, but they center on the liberating power of love.
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Love's Alchemy April 12, 2010
Tami Brady (Calgary, Canada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
While works by Rumi, Hafiz, and other such masters have been around for a good long time, many of us in the West are just now learning about this art. Extremely unique with a depth that touches the soul. These works really are timeless.
Love's Alchemy is a beautiful introduction to Sufi poetry. All of the works are translated from Persian. Then, for the benefit of westerners, the book includes some notes on the style of this tradition and a glossary. A nice collection whether you are new to Sufi poetry or are an avid collector.
Excellent collection of poetry February 8, 2009
F. Kopliku (MI, United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very nice collection of short Sufi poetry. The verses are rich in colors and images and it is not difficult to picture those in your mind. Try it - it's a beautiful sight...
 Discover New Sufi Poets February 27, 2008
Ivan M. Granger from the Poetry Chaikhana (Boulder, CO, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Another very good collection of Persian Sufi poetry. This book focuses on poems and poets that are not as well known in the West. A good place to discover some new names.
Beautiful! February 4, 2007
Seeker of Knowledge (Brooksville, FL)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a very excellent and smooth translation that captures the essence of the sufism and spirituality.
Lovers of literature and Sufi poetry have found another gem July 9, 2006
Susan L. Friedman (Petaluma, CA USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
The translators of Love's Alchemy put it best in the introduction: "...if this volume conveys anything, it is the message that Rumi is not alone." For lovers of the more widely known mystic Persian poets, this book will introduce them to the vast range of other masterful writers of that tradition.
The Fidelers have not only recreated the lines in poetically readable English, but they have also provided a valuable appendix on translation issues, and additionally a discussion of the different forms of Persian poetry. Glossary and valuable notes at the end of the book provide further study for those who wish to delve deeper into the mysteries presented within the verses.
It makes a great gift as well for those Rumi and Hafez lovers!
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