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The Forty Rules of Love

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The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak weaves two parallel narratives: contemporary Ella Rubenstein, who embarks on a journey of self-discovery through the letters of a 13th-century Sufi mystic, Rumi, and his influential connection with the wanderer Shams of Tabriz. Through their transformative story, the novel explores themes of spirituality, love, and personal awakening, blending historical and modern elements seamlessly.
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This novel intertwines a modern-day story with a historical narrative, exploring themes of love and mysticism. You might enjoy it if you're interested in Sufism, are drawn to rich narratives that bridge past and present, or appreciate stories that delve into deep philosophical and emotional journeys.

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The Forty Rules of Love

Ella 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.

Ella 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.

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From one of the most beloved authors writing today, a mesmerising novel about finding love and inspiration in the most unlikely of places - now with a beautiful new jacket.

Ella 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 her life - an emptiness once filled by love.

So when Ella reads a manuscript about the thirteenth-century Sufi poet Rumi and his mentor Shams of Tabriz, and his forty rules of life and love, she is ready to look at her life anew. Compelled to embrace change, she embarks on a journey to meet the mysterious author. It is a quest infused with Sufi mysticism and verse, taking Ella and us into a faraway world where faith and doubt are heartbreakingly explored. The Forty Rules of Love is a mesmerizing tale of discovery, language, truth and, of course, love itself.

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The Forty Rules of Love is lauded for its luxurious and jewelled prose, as per reviews from The Times. It's described as timely, thought-provoking, and deserving of global recognition according to the Independent. The Metro finds it enlightening and an enthralling tribute to faith and love, while the Daily Telegraph appreciates its colourful and intelligent weaving of narratives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241972939

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Elif Shafak is the acclaimed author of nine novels including The Bastard of Istanbul and Honour, and is the most widely read female writer in Turkey. Her work has been translated into over forty languages and she regularly contributes to publications including The New York Times, Guardian and Time magazine. Elif has been longlisted for the Orange Prize, the Baileys Prize and the IMPAC Dublin Award, and shortlisted for the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize. She lives in London and can be found at www.elifshafak.com.

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