The Invisible Sun: A Guide for the Soul from Rumi’s Master

by Attar

Translated by Sholeh Wolpe

English 240 pages 1 edition

Twelfth-century Persian poet Attar (1145-1221) was Rumi’s teacher and, though his work is beloved around the world, he is mostly unknown to those who read in English. Translated in simple, elegant language by award-winning poet Sholeh Wolpe, The Invisible Sun widely introduces the work of the mystic who Rumi called ‘the spirit’ and himself ‘its shadow’–to readers as never before. Profound yet exquisite in its simplicity, bringing comfort and wisdom, Attar’s poetry continues to resonate today: Everything, large and small, honours your existence, don’t look at yourself with contempt. There is nothing greater than you.