WINE OF THE MYSTIC: The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, a Spiritual Interpretation
by Yogananda, Paramahansa
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 087612225X
- ISBN 13
- 9780876122259
- Seller
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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About This Item
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 .
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- Seller
- Riverwood's Books
(CA)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 8575
- Title
- WINE OF THE MYSTIC: The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, a Spiritual Interpretation
- Author
- Yogananda, Paramahansa
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 087612225X
- ISBN 13
- 9780876122259
- Publisher
- Self-Realization Fellowship
- Place of Publication
- Los Angeles
- Date Published
- 1994
- Keywords
- 087612225X, Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam
- Bookseller catalogs
- Collectible Illustrated; Religion - Spiritual/Inspirational; Religion - World Religions;
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