Poets of Mysticism: Jalal ud-Din Rumi & William Blake: A Comparative and Contrastive Analysis
Journal of Policy Research September 1, 2024 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.61506/02.00341 via OpenAlex
Summary
This paper examines the similarities and differences in the mystical poetry of Jalal ud-Din Rumi and William Blake, focusing on their approaches to mysticism and spirituality. Both poets explore themes of divine love, human transformation, and the connection between material and spiritual realms. Despite their different cultural backgrounds, they share a profound engagement with the transcendent. The study highlights both common themes and distinct philosophical differences in their poetic expressions.
Study at a glance
| Key finding | The study reveals that despite cultural differences, Rumi and Blake share similar themes in their mystical poetry while also reflecting distinct philosophical and theological backgrounds. |
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Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to examine the similarities and differences between the mystical poetry of Jalal ud-Din Rumi, a Persian poet who lived in the 13th century, and William Blake, an English poet who lived in the 18th century. The focus will be on their respective approaches to mysticism and spirituality, as well as their common themes of divine love, human transformation, and the connection between the material and spiritual realms. Their poetic expressions of mysticism reflect a profound engagement with the transcendent, and they encourage readers to seek higher truths beyond the confines of the physical world. Despite the fact that both poets come from different cultures, their mysticism is in their poetry. The purpose of this comparative study is to highlight the similarities between them in terms of their themes and styles, as well as the differences that stem from their distinct philosophical and theological backgrounds.