{"product_id":"the-purity-of-desireisbn-9780143121619","title":"The Purity of Desire","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe first full-length volume of Rumi’s cherished verse, from bestselling poet Daniel Ladinsky\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRenowned for his poignant renderings of mystical texts, here Daniel Ladinsky captures the beauty, intimacy, and musicality of one of Islam’s most beloved poets and spiritual thinkers. With learned insight and a delicate touch, this work explores the nuances of desire—that universal emotion—in verse inspired by Rumi’s love and admiration for his companion and spiritual teacher, Shams-e Tabriz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese poems thoughtfully capture the compelling wisdom of one of Islam’s most revered artistic and religious voices and one of the most widely read poets in the English language. \u003ci\u003eThe Purity of Desire\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential volume for anyone looking to feel their soul awakened.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Daniel Ladinsky\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“There are universes inside Hafiz, a lineage of masters. Daniel Ladinsky follows the playfulness; the rascal moves well.” —\u003cb\u003eColeman Barks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel Ladinsky\u003c\/b\u003e is an acclaimed poet and renderer of mystical poetry. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Gift, The Subject Tonight Is Love, I Heard God Laughing, A Year with Hafiz, Love Poems from God, The Purity of Desire, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDarling, I Love You.\u003c\/i\u003e For six years, he made his home in a spiritual community in western India, where he worked and lived with the intimate disciples and family of Avatar Meher Baba. He lives in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNancy Owen Barton\u003c\/b\u003e is a literary agent, educator, and movement therapist. She has collaborated with Ladinsky since the publication of his first Hafiz volume in 1996.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304631816421,"sku":"NP9780143121619","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780143121619.jpg?v=1730757978","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-purity-of-desireisbn-9780143121619","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}