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WINE OF THE MYSTIC: The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, a Spiritual Interpretation

by Yogananda, Paramahansa

First Edition

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Self-Realization Fellowship. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. 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 .

Bookseller: Ravenswood Books (CA)
Bookseller Inventory #: 8575
Format/binding: Hardcover
Book condition: Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket
Quantity available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 087612225X
ISBN 13: 9780876122259
Publisher: Self-Realization Fellowship
Date published: 1994
Size: 8 x 10.5 x 1 inches
Weight: 2.45 pounds
Keywords: Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam
Subjects: ART / General; RELIGION / Comparative Religion; RELIGION / Spirituality;

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