This anthology brings together the three major works of the mystic poet San Juan de la Cruz. Many other poets--from Rub n Dar o and Juan Ram n Jim nez, to Paul Val ry and TS Eliot, considered San Juan de la Cruz not only as a top Spanish mystic, but also among poetry's elite in his language. Passionate and exciting, able to move readers both educated and secular, these poems are emotional, inspired by his deep religious feeling and his knowledge of the Bible. The poems display Aristotelian and Platonic philosophy and a bucolic and pastoral style. In addition to C ntico espiritual, Noche oscura, and Llama de amor viva, this volume contains the five commentaries, ten romances, and one of his two songs.