The search for spiritual truth and the deeper meaning of life is a cornerstone of every culture. It has found expression in many forms: myth, scripture, philosophy, even art. Among literary forms, it is poetry that embodies this quest most eloquently-through language rich in imagery and verbal music. Spanning 4,000 years of world literature, Poetry for the Spirit gathers 600 poems by more than 250 poets. In addition to hundreds of masterworks in English, there are poems translated from such languages as Sanskrit, Egyptian, Hindi, Persian, Hebrew, Chinese, and Homeric Greek, including selections from the great epics and meditations: the Rig Veda, the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and the Tao Te Ching. Among the great writers represented are ancient and medieval poets (Homer, Lu Yun, Dante, Rumi, Judah Halevi); metaphysical poets (Donne, Vaughan, Traherne); mystic and religious poets (Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, Herbert, Hopkins, Christina Rossetti); and visionary poets of a more secular bent (Blake, Shelley, Whitman, Dickinson, Yeats, Rilke, Stevens, and Ginsberg). The range of themes is equally wide and varied. Some poems seek to understand the origin and nature of the universe; others hunger for a closer relationship to God, or express the rapture of experiencing such a relationship; some glimpse a higher order of reality behind daily existence; some yearn for spiritual transformation; still others are filled with wonder at the discovery of a luminous presence within the most humble of worldly objects. Whatever path your journey may take, Poetry for the Spirit will open your mind and touch your heart.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

BennettBooksLtd
NV, U.S.A.

Terms of Sale:

We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.

Shipping Terms:

Orders ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Payment Methods
accepted by seller

Add to Wants

Items related to Poetry of the Spirit: An Original Anthology of Insightful...

Poetry of the Spirit: An Original Anthology of Insightful Poems

Jacobs, Alan (editor)

New - Hardcover

Seller's business information