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The Library Of Great Sufi Poets Book One


The Library Of Great Sufi Poets Book One
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Author : Paul Smith
language : en
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Release Date : 2016-02-13

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THE LIBRARY OF GREAT SUFI POETS Book OneTranslation & Introduction Paul SmithHere is a wonderful, large selection of the Poetry and Lives and Selected Biographies of 15 of the greatest Sufi Poets from Persia, Arabia and the Indian Sub-Continent translated into the correct rhyme-structure & meaning, many for the first time. Introduction on Sufis: Their Art and Use of Poetry & The Main Forms of Sufi Poetry.THE POETS: Abu Sa'id page 31, 'Aishah Al-Ba'uniyah 63, Al-Ma'arri 117, Amir Khusrau 147, Ansari 205, Anvari 243, 'Attar 285, Auhad ud-Din 339, Baba Azfal 359, Baba Farid 385, Baba Tahir 407, Bedil 435, Bulleh Shah 471, Dara Shikoh 533, Ghalib 559. There are four more volumes in this series. Pages 604.COMMENTS ON PAUL SMITH'S TRANSLATION OF HAFIZ'S 'DIVAN'."It is not a joke... the English version of ALL the ghazals of Hafiz is a great feat and of paramount importance.." Dr. Mir Mohammad Taghavi (Dr. of Literature) Tehran."Superb translations. 99% Hafiz 1% Paul Smith." Ali Akbar Shapurzman, translator in English into Persian and knower of Hafiz's Divan off by heart."I was very impressed with the beauty of these books." Dr. R.K. Barz. Faculty of Asian Studies, Australian National University. "Smith has probably put together the greatest collection of literary facts and history concerning Hafiz." Daniel Ladinsky (Penguin Books author). Paul Smith is a poet, author and translator of many books of Sufi poets of the Persian, Arabic, Urdu, Turkish and other languages... including Hafiz, Sadi, Nizami, Rumi, 'Attar, Rab'ia, Mahsati, Sana'i, Obeyd Zakani, Nesimi, Kabir, Anvari, Ansari, Jami, Khayyam, Rudaki, Yunus Emre, Baba Farid, Mu'in, Lalla Ded, Mahsati, Iqbal, Rahman Baba and many others and his own poetry, fiction, plays, biographies, children's books, 12 screenplays. www.newhumanitybooks.com



The Library Of Great Sufi Poets Book Four


The Library Of Great Sufi Poets Book Four
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Author : Paul Smith
language : en
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Release Date : 2016-02-13

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THE LIBRARY OF GREAT SUFI POETS Book FourTranslation & Introduction Paul SmithHere is a wonderful, large selection of the Poetry and Lives and Selected Biographies of 10 of the greatest Sufi Poets from Persia, Arabia, Turkey and the Indian Sub-Continent translated into the correct rhyme-structure & meaning, many for the first time. Introduction on Sufis: Their Art and Use of Poetry & The Main Forms of Sufi Poetry. THE POETS: Rahman Baba 31, Rumi 97, Sadi 159, Sana'i 225, Sarmad 269, Shabistari 303, Shah Latif 369, Shah Ni'mat'ullah 393, Sultan Bahu 437, Yunus Emre 487.There are four more volumes in this series. Pages 560.COMMENTS ON PAUL SMITH'S TRANSLATION OF HAFIZ'S 'DIVAN'."It is not a joke... the English version of ALL the ghazals of Hafiz is a great feat and of paramount importance.." Dr. Mir Mohammad Taghavi (Dr. of Literature) Tehran."Superb translations. 99% Hafiz 1% Paul Smith." Ali Akbar Shapurzman, translator in English into Persian and knower of Hafiz's Divan off by heart."I was very impressed with the beauty of these books." Dr. R.K. Barz. Faculty of Asian Studies, Australian National University. "Smith has probably put together the greatest collection of literary facts and history concerning Hafiz." Daniel Ladinsky (Penguin Books author). Paul Smith is a poet, author and translator of many books of Sufi poets of the Persian, Arabic, Urdu, Turkish and other languages... including Hafiz, Sadi, Nizami, Rumi, 'Attar, Rab'ia, Mahsati, Sana'i, Obeyd Zakani, Nesimi, Kabir, Anvari, Ansari, Jami, Khayyam, Rudaki, Yunus Emre, Baba Farid, Mu'in, Lalla Ded, Mahsati, Iqbal, Rahman Baba and many others and his own poetry, fiction, plays, biographies, children's books, 12 screenplays. www.newhumanitybooks.com



The Library Of Great Sufi Poets Book Nine


The Library Of Great Sufi Poets Book Nine
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Author : Rahim
language : en
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Release Date : 2017-11-08

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THE LIBRARY OF GREAT SUFI POETS Book NineRahim, Urfi, Faizi, Dard & ZafarTranslation & Introduction Paul SmithRAHIM (1556-1627) was a Sufi/Bhakti poet and scholar and linguist and great patron of the arts under Emperor Akbar He was famous for his poetry and generosity. Here is a selection of ruba'is, a ghazal, but mainly of his dohas, a rhymed couplet that is a wise, complete thought in itself. URFI (1555-1591) lived in Shiraz until he was twenty-six when he decided to go to India and arrived in the Deccan in 1582 and from there went to Agra where he met the Rahim and became one of his group. His Divan was popular during his lifetime and consisted of ghazals, qasidas and about ruba'is and qit'as. Most of his poems are Sufi in content. FAIZI (1547-1595) held the honorary title Malek ol-shoara (king of poets). This Sufi poet-laureate of Akbar assisted him in his efforts at reform, which were aimed at reconciling Indians of different faiths. His ghazals show the influence of Hafiz and Jami and Fighani and are early examples of the 'Indian Style'. DARD (1720-1784) is considered one of the three great poets of the Delhi school of classical Urdu poetry. He is firstly a Sufi poet who saw the physical world as a veil of the Divine Reality and this world a pathway. ZAFAR (1775-1862) was the last of the Mughal emperors in India, as well as the last ruler of the Timurid Dynasty. Zafar was a much loved Urdu poet and Sufi who often held poetry readings at his court that the poets Zauq, Ghalib, Momin, Shefta and Dagh attended. He wrote a large number of Urdu ghazals, ruba'is and other forms of Sufi poetry, most here represented. Correct rhymes are kept in all poems. Biographies & Selected Bibliographies. Introduction on Sufi Poetry and its various Forms. 6" x 9" 506 pages.Paul Smith (b. 1945) is a poet, author and translator of many books of Sufi poets of the Persian, Arabic, Urdu, Turkish and other languages... including Hafiz, Sadi, Nizami, Rumi, 'Attar, Rab'ia, Mahsati, Sana'i, Obeyd Zakani, Nesimi, Kabir, Anvari, Ansari, Jami, Khayyam, Rudaki, Yunus Emre, Baba Farid, Mu'in, Lalla Ded, Mahsati, Iqbal, Rahman Baba and many others and his own poetry, fiction, plays, biographies, children's books, 12 screenplays. www.newhumanitybooks.com



The Library Of Great Sufi Poets Book Eight


The Library Of Great Sufi Poets Book Eight
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Author : Paul Smith
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-12-22

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THE LIBRARY OF GREAT SUFI POETS Book Eight Majnun, Rab'ia al-Adawiyya, Mahsati Ganjavi, Hasan Dehlavi & Aatish Translation & Introduction Paul Smith MAJNUN was a youth, a famous Bedouin poet (immortalised by Nizami) in the seventh century of the Bani Amir tribe in the Najd desert in Arabia. He fell in love with Layla from the same tribe whom he was denied. Most of his recorded poetry was composed before his descent into love-madness (mast) then through a Perfect Master... his spiritual unification with his beloved. RABI'A (717-801). Throughout her life, her Love of God, poverty and self-denial did not waver. More interesting than her absolute asceticism is the actual concept of Divine Love that Rabi'a introduced. She was the first to introduce the idea that God should be loved for God's own sake. She is widely considered to be the most important of the early Sufi poets. MAHSATI (1098-1185) lived in Ganjeh and was a court, dervish (Sufi) and ribald poet. She knew Nizami and Khayyam and composed mainly in the ruba'i form and helped to revolutionize it. HASAN DEHLAVI (1253-1328) was a close friend of the great Amir Khusrau and also achieved greatness as a poet and Sufi. He composed over 800 ghazals; influenced by Sadi he was called the 'Sadi of Hindustan'. AATISH (1777-1847). Khwaja Haidar Ali... pen-name Aatish ('fire') was born in Faizabad. His ancestors had been dervishes and religious men. His words are simple and carefully chosen. His ghazals are on the traditional themes of human and divine love. Correct rhymes are kept in all poems. Biographies & Bibliographies. Introduction on Sufi Poetry and its Forms. 6" x 9" 462 pages. Paul Smith (b. 1945) is a poet, author and translator of many books of Sufi poets of the Persian, Arabic, Urdu, Turkish and other languages... including Hafiz, Sadi, Nizami, Rumi, 'Attar, Rab'ia, Mahsati, Sana'i, Obeyd Zakani, Nesimi, Kabir, Anvari, Ansari, Jami, Khayyam, Rudaki, Yunus Emre, Baba Farid, Mu'in, Lalla Ded, Mahsati, Iqbal, Rahman Baba and many others and his own poetry, fiction, plays, biographies, children's books, 12 screenplays. www.newhumanitybooks.com



The Library Of Great Sufi Poets


The Library Of Great Sufi Poets
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Author : Lecturer in Human Resource Management in the Department of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations Paul Smith
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-07-01

The Library Of Great Sufi Poets written by Lecturer in Human Resource Management in the Department of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations Paul Smith and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-01 with categories.


THE LIBRARY OF GREAT SUFI POETS Book Six Translation & Introduction Paul Smith Here is a wonderful, large selection of the Poetry and Lives and Selected Biographies of 5 of the greatest Sufi Poets from Persia and the Indian Sub-Continent translated into the correct rhyme-structure & meaning, many for the first time. Introduction on Sufis: Their Art and Use of Poetry & The Main Forms of Sufi Poetry. THE POETS: Nund Rishi of Kashmir page 39, Sa'ib Tabrizi of Persia & India 123, Ghani Kashmiri who composed in Persian 187, Jigar Moradabadi the great Urdu Poet 247 and Huma (Meher Baba) 353. There are five more volumes in this series. Pages 480. COMMENTS ON PAUL SMITH'S TRANSLATION OF HAFIZ'S 'DIVAN'. "It is not a joke... the English version of ALL the ghazals of Hafiz is a great feat and of paramount importance.." Dr. Mir Mohammad Taghavi (Dr. of Literature) Tehran. "Superb translations. 99% Hafiz 1% Paul Smith." Ali Akbar Shapurzman, translator in English into Persian and knower of Hafiz's Divan off by heart. "I was very impressed with the beauty of these books." Dr. R.K. Barz. Faculty of Asian Studies, Australian National University. "Smith has probably put together the greatest collection of literary facts and history concerning Hafiz." Daniel Ladinsky (Penguin Books author). Paul Smith is a poet, author and translator of many books of Sufi poets of the Persian, Arabic, Urdu, Turkish and other languages... including Hafiz, Sadi, Nizami, Rumi, 'Attar, Rab'ia, Mahsati, Sana'i, Obeyd Zakani, Nesimi, Kabir, Anvari, Ansari, Jami, Khayyam, Rudaki, Yunus Emre, Baba Farid, Mu'in, Lalla Ded, Mahsati, Iqbal, Rahman Baba and many others and his own poetry, fiction, plays, biographies, children's books, 12 screenplays. www.newhumanitybooks.com



The Library Of Great Sufi Poets Book Two


The Library Of Great Sufi Poets Book Two
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Author : Paul Smith
language : en
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Release Date : 2016-02-13

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THE LIBRARY OF GREAT SUFI POETS Book TwoTranslation & Introduction Paul SmithHere is a wonderful, large selection of the Poetry and Lives and Selected Biographies of 12 of the greatest Sufi Poets from Persia, Arabia and the Indian Sub-Continent translated into the correct rhyme-structure & meaning, many for the first time. Introduction on Sufis: Their Art and Use of Poetry & The Main Forms of Sufi Poetry.THE POETS: Hafiz page 31, Ibn Al-Farid 91, Ibn 'Arabi 169, Ibn Yamin 215, Inayat Khan 257, Iqbal 301, 'Iraqi 351, Jahan Khatun 391, Jami 431, Kabir 493, Kamal ad-Din 553, Khaqani 581. There are four more volumes in this series. Pages 636.COMMENTS ON PAUL SMITH'S TRANSLATION OF HAFIZ'S 'DIVAN'."It is not a joke... the English version of ALL the ghazals of Hafiz is a great feat and of paramount importance.." Dr. Mir Mohammad Taghavi (Dr. of Literature) Tehran."Superb translations. 99% Hafiz 1% Paul Smith." Ali Akbar Shapurzman, translator in English into Persian and knower of Hafiz's Divan off by heart."I was very impressed with the beauty of these books." Dr. R.K. Barz. Faculty of Asian Studies, Australian National University. "Smith has probably put together the greatest collection of literary facts and history concerning Hafiz." Daniel Ladinsky (Penguin Books author). Paul Smith is a poet, author and translator of many books of Sufi poets of the Persian, Arabic, Urdu, Turkish and other languages... including Hafiz, Sadi, Nizami, Rumi, 'Attar, Rab'ia, Mahsati, Sana'i, Obeyd Zakani, Nesimi, Kabir, Anvari, Ansari, Jami, Khayyam, Rudaki, Yunus Emre, Baba Farid, Mu'in, Lalla Ded, Mahsati, Iqbal, Rahman Baba and many others and his own poetry, fiction, plays, biographies, children's books, 12 screenplays. www.newhumanitybooks.com



The Library Of Great Sufi Poets Book Three


The Library Of Great Sufi Poets Book Three
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Author : Paul Smith
language : en
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Release Date : 2016-02-13

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THE LIBRARY OF GREAT SUFI POETS Book ThreeTranslation & Introduction Paul SmithHere is a wonderful, large selection of the Poetry and Lives and Selected Biographies of 11 of the greatest Sufi Poets from Persia, Arabia, Turkey and the Indian Sub-Continent translated into the correct rhyme-structure & meaning, many for the first time. Introduction on Sufis: Their Art and Use of Poetry & The Main Forms of Sufi Poetry. THE POETS: Khayyam 31, Lalla Ded 65, Makhfi 87, Mansur Hallaj 151, Maulana 'Arifi 195, Mir 247, Mu'in ud-Din Chishti 321, Nazir Akbarabadi 393, Nesimi 455, Nizami 509, Obeyd Zakani 577 There are four more volumes in this series. Pages 604.COMMENTS ON PAUL SMITH'S TRANSLATION OF HAFIZ'S 'DIVAN'."It is not a joke... the English version of ALL the ghazals of Hafiz is a great feat and of paramount importance.." Dr. Mir Mohammad Taghavi (Dr. of Literature) Tehran."Superb translations. 99% Hafiz 1% Paul Smith." Ali Akbar Shapurzman, translator in English into Persian and knower of Hafiz's Divan off by heart."I was very impressed with the beauty of these books." Dr. R.K. Barz. Faculty of Asian Studies, Australian National University. "Smith has probably put together the greatest collection of literary facts and history concerning Hafiz." Daniel Ladinsky (Penguin Books author). Paul Smith is a poet, author and translator of many books of Sufi poets of the Persian, Arabic, Urdu, Turkish and other languages... including Hafiz, Sadi, Nizami, Rumi, 'Attar, Rab'ia, Mahsati, Sana'i, Obeyd Zakani, Nesimi, Kabir, Anvari, Ansari, Jami, Khayyam, Rudaki, Yunus Emre, Baba Farid, Mu'in, Lalla Ded, Mahsati, Iqbal, Rahman Baba and many others and his own poetry, fiction, plays, biographies, children's books, 12 screenplays. www.newhumanitybooks.com



Great Sufi Poets Of The Punjab


Great Sufi Poets Of The Punjab
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Author : Mr R M CHOPRA
language : en
Publisher: ANURADHA PRAKASHAN
Release Date : 2023-04-07

Great Sufi Poets Of The Punjab written by Mr R M CHOPRA and has been published by ANURADHA PRAKASHAN this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-07 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.


PREFACE Whenever I chanced upon to hear melodies of Punjabi Sufi poets sung by folk singers, qawwaals or other accomplished musicians, I was always fascinated by their mysticism, their professed love for the Divine Beloved, their sincerity of purpose, the simplicity of their language, down-to-earth similes, most appropriate metaphors to drive home a point, and, some times, I wondered how very rich these compositions were in content, which, in fact, spurred me on the undertake study of Punjabi Sufi poetry in greater detail. During the course of this study I was pleasantly surprised when, in my search, I came across a treasure-trove of Divine Knowledge and Spiritual Realisation of a high order. It was also learnt that how these Sufi poets exercised a profound influence in the lives of the people and were responsible to a great extent for evolving a composite culture of the Punjab. They not only led the vanguard of progress in Punjabi language and literature but also, by the nobility of their pious feelings and rhythmic rendition, inspired the people to seek the Divine Love. The history of the Punjab from the thirteenth to the eighteenth centuries has seen many storms and peaceful interludes. These vicissitudes are reflected in the poetry of the Sufis. The Sufis, in the process, contributed a great deal in maintaining mental equilibrium of diverse communities in troublous times in the medieval ages. Their friendly and tolerant utt4erances retained the favour of both the Hindus as well as the Muslims and influenced the people's thought and sent the message of peace, love, fellowship, understanding and amity to every home and hamlet. They bestowed a remarkable legacy of communal harmony for posterity. I have tried to capture the essence of Sufi sayings and elaborate them into this book with the hope that it may help others in understanding the great Punjabi Sufi poets of yore and their contribution to bringing about a spirit of solidarity amongst different communities. It is not in any way an exhaustive study of the subject. As the Punjabi poetry was written by the Sufis in Persian script and, to maintain authenticity and originality, the verses of the Sufi poets in the book have been printed in Persian, as also in Devnagari and Roman scripts for easy comprehension and wider understanding. As regards the translations, or transliterations as some would prefer to call them, I would like to mention that it is not possible to preserve in any translation or transliteration the inherent depth, beauty and charm of the original, but for the benefit of those who are not so well-acquainted with the Punjabi language it was considered necessary that explanations in the form of translation should be given. So an attempt has been made to give a sense atleast. Another object which has prompted me in writing this book is that after truncation of the Punjab. In the wake of partition of India into Bharat and Pakistan in 1947 A.D., the original sources of information, regrettably, are fast disappearing I felt that I must explore, exploit and, where still possible, preserve this information, before it is too late. To me the study of poetry of the great Punjabi Sufi poets has been a source of tremendous strength, happiness and satisfaction. In the pious, full of Love Divine and rhythmic poetry of the Sufis of the Punjab, I have always found gems of wisdom, high intellect, profound spiritualism, hidden advices, solace and glory of the Divine Beloved, which brings peace and tranquility upon mind and spirit. I can only hope that this book will enable many others to derive the same benefits. A comprehensive glossary deals with the Sufistic terms to be found in the book. I have prepared this glossary as a soft of Sufistic dictionary and attempted to give various meanings of the words which, I believe, will be found useful in allegorical interpretation of Sufistic terms. I take this opportunity to express my profound gratitude to Dr. Syed Amir Hassan Abidi, Professor Emeritus, Department of Persian, University of Delhi, for favouring me greatly by writing a valuable 'Foreword' to this book. I am grateful to Iran Society of Calcutta, a premier literary society in eastern India, for undertaking the onerous task of publication of this book which is expected to be especially useful for all those who cherish and seek Love Divine. R.M. CHOPRA Calcutta August 1999



Sufi Lyrics


Sufi Lyrics
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Author : Bullhe Shah
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2021-02-23

Sufi Lyrics written by Bullhe Shah and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-23 with Poetry categories.


A modern translation of verses by Bullhe Shah, the iconic eighteenth-century Sufi poet, treasured by readers worldwide to this day. Bullhe Shah’s work is among the glories of Panjabi literature, and the iconic eighteenth-century poet is widely regarded as a master of mystical Sufi poetry. His verses, famous for their vivid style and outspoken denunciation of artificial religious divisions, have long been beloved and continue to win audiences around the world. This striking new translation is the most authoritative and engaging introduction to an enduring South Asian classic.



Balkh Ancient City Of Sufi Masters Poets Selected Poems Lives Stories


Balkh Ancient City Of Sufi Masters Poets Selected Poems Lives Stories
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Author : Ebrahim Ibn Adham
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2020-05-02

Balkh Ancient City Of Sufi Masters Poets Selected Poems Lives Stories written by Ebrahim Ibn Adham and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-02 with categories.


BALKH Ancient City of Sufi Masters & Poets... Selected Poems, Lives & Stories Translation & Introduction Paul SmithBalkh is an ancient city, with a 2500-year long history, situated on the plain between the Hindu Kush Mountains and the river Oxus in the north of Afghanistan. Known by Arab conquerors as the 'mother of cities', Balkh lay on the major Silk Road routes. Balkh became a prime source of Sufi philosophy and poetry and stories when its ruler Ebrahim ibn Adham (d. 782) renounced his kingdom to live a life of complete asceticism as a wandering dervish. So many Sufi poets have written stories and poems about this great Perfect Master from Balkh. Stories on his life begin this book to be followed by poems by Abu Shakar (b. 915) who was perhaps the originator of the ruba'i form in Persian. Shahid (d.937) also from the city was said to be one of the great philosophers of the time. The tragic Rabi'a Balkhi (10th c.) was the first female poet of Persian whose life and poems have come down to us. Daqiqi (d, 979) followed, then Unsuri (d. 1049) the 'King of the Poets' and Minuchihri (d. 1041) whose Divan of mainly qasidas is remarkable. Nasir-i-Khusraw (1005-1070) was a famous and often infamous Sufi poet and philosopher. Sana'i (1050-1131) is best known for his poem 'The Enclosed Garden of the Truth'. He is considered one of the finest poets in the Sufi tradition. Vatvat (1095-1182), as well as his poetry he composed Sufi prose works. Zahir (1156-1202). Jami states that Zahir was compared to Anvari. Rumi (1207-1273) was one of the greatest of all the Sufi poets and a large selection of his and Sana'i's many poems here in correct rhyme form and meaning. Introduction: The History of Balkh, The Forms in which the Poets Composed. Large Print (14 pt) & Large Format (7" x 10"). Pages 472. Paul Smith (b.1945) is a poet, author and translator of many books of Sufi poets of the Persian, Arabic, Urdu, Turkish, Pashtu and other languages including Hafiz, Sadi, Nizami, Rumi, 'Attar, Sana'i, Jahan Khatun, Obeyd Zakani, Mu'in, Amir Khusrau, Mu'ir, Nesimi, Kabir, Anvari, Ansari, Jami, Khayyam, Rudaki, Yunus Emre, Lalla Ded, Mu'in and others and his poetry, fiction, plays, biographies, children's books, screenplays. amazon.com/author/smithpa