The Book of Nesimi

by Paul Smith, Nesimi, Paul Smith

THE BOOK OF NESIMI Translation & Introduction Paul Smith Nesimi (1369-1417) is one of the greatest mystical poets of the late 14th and early 15th centuries and one of the most prominent early masters in Turkish/Azerbaijani literary history. For Nesimi at the centre of Creation there was God, who bestowed His Light on man. Through sacrifice and self-perfection, man can become one with Him. As a direct result of his beliefs he was skinned alive. His...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1502539896
• ISBN13: 9781502539892
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 10.0"