The Penguin Book of Spiritual Verse: 110 Poets on the Divine

A remarkable anthology that explores a lyrical conversation about the divine, spanning millennia and diverse voices, from ancient Sumerian priestess Enheduanna to modern poets like Blake, Dickinson, and Tagore.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

This remarkable collection is a treasure trove of fresh perspectives, offering a gateway to a wide range of material that has often been overlooked or marginalized. Rowan Williams, TLS

This comprehensive and diverse anthology serves as a holistic, global exploration of a lyrical dialogue about the divine, a conversation that has spanned millennia. It begins with the earliest known author in human literature, the Sumerian High Priestess Enheduanna, from the 23rd century BCE, and encompasses a constellation of voices, ranging from renowned figures such as King David and Lao Tzu to lesser-known poets from various eras, up to the present day.

Within this selection, canonical figures like Blake, Dickinson, and Tagore are presented alongside lesser-anthologized, diverse poets, showcasing the vast array of ways in which humanity has responded to the spiritual throughout different regions and times. The anthology offers a captivating tapestry of insights and expressions, illuminating the profound and multifaceted nature of our spiritual quest.

Weight: 292g
Dimension: 196 x 130 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241391594