Synopses & Reviews
In this charming anthology, Suheil Bushrui, renowned literature professor, presents an unusually varied collection of the worlds favorite love poetry from around the globe and down through the ages.
The first compilation to have such wide international coverage, this unique volume contains nearly 200 works from some of the foremost writers in history, including Goethe, Shakespeare, Ibn Arabi, and Rumi, as well as poetry from the indigenous peoples of Africa, Australasia, and the Americas.
Beautifully packaged in hardback, this delightful collection of English and translated verse is perfect for any lover of poetry, and will make a unique gift for someone special.
Synopsis
Beautifully packaged, this groundbreaking anthology is an unusually varied and moving collection of the best loved poetry ever written. The first compilation of love poetry with a truly international coverage, this inimitable volume includes 120 works from some of the foremost writers in history, including Goethe, Shakespeare, Ibn Arabi, and Rumi. Perfect for any lover of verse, or as a unique gift for someone special, this attractive hardback is destined to become a firm favorite.
About the Author
Professor Suheil Bushrui is a distinguished author, poet, critic, and media personality, who has published critical studies on W. B. Yeats, James Joyce, and Samuel Beckett. He is currently Director of the University of Marylands Kahlil Gibran Research and Studies Project, and has also served as Chairman of the International Association for the Study of Anglo-Irish Literature (ISAIL). Bushruis published work is extensive, and includes the definitive biography of Gibran entitled Kahlil Gibran: Man and Poet, which he co-authored with Joe Jenkins.