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The Phoenix

By Hafiz
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This poem by Hafiz celebrates the Phoenix of Islamic mythology.

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Women in Praise of the Sacred: 43 Centuries of Spiritual Poetry by Women

This groundbreaking anthology presents the spiritual life of women throughout history as recorded in their poems, prayers, and songs.

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Jane Hirshfield (editor)
1995
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Women of Sufism: A Hidden Treasure

The luminous presence of women who follow the Sufi Way—the mystical path of Islam—is brought to life here through their sacred songs and poetry, their dreams and visions, and stories of their efforts as they witness the Truth in many realms.

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Camille Adams Helminski
2003
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All We Know of Pleasure: Poetic Erotica by Women

Here is the good stuff: poetry written by women that actually excites the thinking reader. This anthology, spanning work of the last 75 years, will broaden its readers’ notions of what defines erotic poetry.

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Enid Shomer (editor)
2018
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Mythology