What's the Word? Mystical Poets
Series: What's the Word? Celebrating National Poetry Month in April
From: Modern Language Association
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In often surprising language, the mystical poets Rumi, Teresa of Ávila, and Richard Crashaw expressed their devotion by drawing parallels between love of God and romantic love.
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