{"product_id":"quatrains-echoes-of-existence-hardcover","title":"Quatrains: Echoes of Existence - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eC. S. Douglas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMid Journey\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003e\"Quatrains: Echoes of Existence,\"\u003c\/em\u003e C.S. Douglas weaves a tapestry of poetic contemplation, unraveling the complexities of human existence. Drawing inspiration from the evocative quatrains of Omar Khayyam-especially as captured by the translations of Edward G. Fitzgerald and Richard De Galienne-Douglas crafts each quatrain with a meticulous hand, melding timeless wisdom with contemporary insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet, while the semblance to Khayyam's ethereal musings is palpable, Douglas's voice is unmistakably unique. He brings to the fore a modern perspective, suffusing each verse with profound reflections on love, life, despair, and the transient nature of existence. The result is a symphony of words that resonates deeply, bridging epochs and cultures and speaking directly to the soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach quatrain in this collection stands as a beacon, guiding the reader through the labyrinth of human emotion and thought. Whether seeking solace from the tumult of the modern world or a deeper understanding of the self, Douglas's words offer a haven of introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElegantly illustrated, \"Quatrains: Echoes of Existence\" is more than just a book-it's an odyssey into the heart of what it means to be human. An essential companion for any lover of poetry, it promises to be a volume that is revisited time and again, always revealing new layers of meaning with each perusal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 13, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42744233558079,"sku":"9781777278168","price":53.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/a58c624ccb97a43e3858801d3cab57db.webp?v=1765167506","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/quatrains-echoes-of-existence-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}