Description: The Risalo is widely regarded as the pinnacle of Sindhi literature, cherished across South Asia and the diaspora. This collection of short Sufi verses, originally crafted for musical performance, weaves a rich tapestry of mystical and divine love, drawing on both Islamic tradition and local Sindhi society.
Brief description: Christopher Shackle is a Fellow of the British Academy and Emeritus Professor of the Modern Languages of South Asia at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. His awards include the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, the highest award for the arts in Pakistan.
Review Quotes: Preserving the original's poetic and philosophical richness, this is a stunning introduction to Sufi poetry from Sindh. I can think of no better translator than Christopher Shackle to bring Shah Abdul Latif to a global audience.--Rana Safvi, author of In Search of the Divine: Living Histories of Sufism in India