Sufi Lyrics Paperback by Bullhe Shah

Product Details

• Publisher: Harvard University Press (2021-02-23)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 208 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780674251366
• Item Weight: 368.55 grams
• Dimensions: 0.0 x 0.0 x 0.0 cm

A modern translation of verses by Bullhe Shah, the iconic eighteenth-century Sufi poet, treasured by readers worldwide to this day.

Bullhe Shah’s work is among the glories of Panjabi literature, and the iconic eighteenth-century poet is widely regarded as a master of mystical Sufi poetry. His verses, famous for their vivid style and outspoken denunciation of artificial religious divisions, have long been beloved and continue to win audiences around the world. This striking new translation is the most authoritative and engaging introduction to an enduring South Asian classic.

About the Author

Christopher Shackle is a Fellow of the British Academy and Emeritus Professor of the Modern Languages of South Asia at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. His awards include the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, the highest award for the arts in Pakistan.