Buy this book on-line Yogananda, Paramahansa : WINE OF THE MYSTIC: The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, a Spiritual InterpretationSelf-Realization Fellowship, 1994 ISBN 087612225X
Ex-library with laminated cover and usual library markings. Light edgewear, light soiling outer edge of pages. Interior pages clean & tight. Gorgeous illustrations throughout and gilt-edged pages. 225 pages. From Library Journal: The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, an 11th-century Persian astronomer-mathematician, has entranced English readers since Edward FitzGerald (1809-83) trans-mogrified a 15th-century version into a hedonistic paean to wine. Some scholars disputed Khayyam's belonging to the ancient Islamic order of Sufism, but in 1967 Robert Graves and Sufi poet Omar Ali-Shah proved the Sufi mystical symbolism in Khayyam's verse. Yogananda (1893- 1952) , well known for his Autobiography of a Yogi, employs FitzGerald's fiery first edition of 1859, transforming it into a profound devotional treasure. The wisdom of Khayyam's verses is revealed via a glossary, a glowing spiritual interpretation, and practical application. The quatrains are beautifully illustrated with full-page color plates and Persian calligraphy. It compares well to the 1946 edition's romantic recreations of Isfahan's palace frescoes by Sarkis Katchadourian. Highly recommended. (Note: book is oversize & will incur add'l shipping charges). ; 4to 11" - 13" tall, Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Yogananda, Paramahansa : WINE OF THE MYSTIC: The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, a Spiritual Interpretation. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including rare books, used books, incunabula, fine bindings and collectables. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |