Description
This beautiful collection of love poems gathers together thousands of years of timeless verse from around the world.
From Shakespeare to Rossetti, traditional English classics sit alongside the works of Eastern writers such as Ibn 'Arabi and Rumi, as well as lesser known gems from the indigenous peoples of Africa, Australasia, and the Americas.
Exploring the many facets of love - desire, devotion, delirium, joy, and sorrow - this uniquely diverse volume offers us wisdom from across the ages and reminds us of the bonds we all share.
The only truly global collection of love poetry, bringing together the most stunning and inspiring poems from all around the world
About the Author
Suheil Bushrui was a distinguished author, poet, critic, literature professor and media personality. He published critical studies on W.B. Yeats, James Joyce, and Samuel Beckett, as well as the definitive biography of Gibran, Kahlil Gibran: Man and Poet (also Oneworld).
Book Information
ISBN 9781786072788
Author Suheil Bushrui
Format Hardback
Page Count 192
Imprint Oneworld Publications
Publisher Oneworld Publications
Dimensions(mm) 180mm * 129mm * 18mm