The Translator of Desires by Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi

The Translator of Desires

Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi with Michael Sells (Translator)

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The Translator of Desires is ideal for readers drawn to intellectually rich, emotionally layered poetry that bridges spiritual longing and human passion through timeless, lyrical exploration.

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A masterpiece of Arabic love poetry in a new and complete English translation The Translator of Desires, a collection of sixty-one love poems, is the lyric masterwork of Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi (1165-1240 CE), one of the most influential writers of c...

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