{"product_id":"quatrains-echoes-of-existence-9781777278168","title":"Quatrains: Echoes of Existence","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003e\"Quatrains: Echoes of Existence,\"\u003c\/em\u003e C.S. Douglas weaves a tapestry of poetic contemplation, unraveling the complexities of human existence. Drawing inspiration from the evocative quatrains of Omar Khayyam-especially as captured by the translations of Edward G. Fitzgerald and Richard De Galienne-Douglas crafts each quatrain with a meticulous hand, melding timeless wisdom with contemporary insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet, while the semblance to Khayyam's ethereal musings is palpable, Douglas's voice is unmistakably unique. He brings to the fore a modern perspective, suffusing each verse with profound reflections on love, life, despair, and the transient nature of existence. The result is a symphony of words that resonates deeply, bridging epochs and cultures and speaking directly to the soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach quatrain in this collection stands as a beacon, guiding the reader through the labyrinth of human emotion and thought. Whether seeking solace from the tumult of the modern world or a deeper understanding of the self, Douglas's words offer a haven of introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElegantly illustrated, \"Quatrains: Echoes of Existence\" is more than just a book-it's an odyssey into the heart of what it means to be human. An essential companion for any lover of poetry, it promises to be a volume that is revisited time and again, always revealing new layers of meaning with each perusal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Everly Books Publishing Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/11\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781777278168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.06lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.81d","brand":"C. S. Douglas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43544085037237,"sku":"9781777278168","price":33.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_19249843-b6a4-4139-854d-e0c46ae3b9c3.jpg?v=1706118682","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/quatrains-echoes-of-existence-9781777278168","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}