The Essential Martin Lings

This collection of the essential writings of Martin Lings brings together some of the most outstanding chapters from his wide range of works. In addition to selections dealing with the perennial philosophy, such as "Do the Religions Contradict One Another?", the anthology includes sections from Lings' writings on Islam and Sufism, notably his magisterial account of the life of the Prophet Muhammad; his acclaimed biography of the Algerian Sufi master Ahmad al-ʿAlawi; his pioneering work on the Quranic art of calligraphy and illumination; and his celebrated translations (from the Arabic) of classics from the field of Sufi mystical poetry. Also featured are selections on the spiritual dimensions to be found in the mature plays of Shakespeare, such as Hamlet.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: World Wisdom Books
Published: 09/01/2023
ISBN: 9781936597741
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 8.77h x 6.04w x 1.09d