The Forty Rules of Love
(Author) Elif ShafakElla Rubinstein has a husband, three teenage children, and a pleasant home. Everything that should make her confident and fulfilled. Yet there is an emptiness at the heart of Ella's life - an emptiness once filled by love. So when Ella reads a manuscript about the thirteenth-century Sufi poet Rumi and Shams of Tabriz, and his forty rules of life and love, she is shocked out of herself. Turning her back on her family she embarks on a journey to meet the mysterious author of this work. It is a quest infused with Sufi mysticism and verse, taking Ella and us into an exotic world where faith and love are heartbreakingly explored...
Elif Shafak
Elif Shafak is a Turkish-British writer known for her diverse and ambitious storytelling. She has authored several acclaimed novels, including "The Bastard of Istanbul," "The Forty Rules of Love," and "10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World." Shafak's writing style blends elements of historical fiction, mysticism, and contemporary themes, often exploring complex issues such as identity, gender, and cultural clashes. She is celebrated for her ability to weave together multiple narratives and perspectives in a lyrical and thought-provoking manner. Shafak's work has made a significant impact on contemporary literature, challenging traditional boundaries and offering fresh insights into the human experience. "The Forty Rules of Love" is perhaps her most famous work, which explores the relationship between the legendary poet Rumi and his spiritual mentor Shams of Tabriz.
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