Rumi: Poet and Mystic (1207-1273 : SELECTIONS FROM HIS WRITINGS TRANSLATED FROM THE PERSIAN WITH INTRODUCTION AND NOTES) - Softcover

Rumi, Jalal Ad-Din

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1851680969 ISBN 13: 9781851680962

Publisher: Oneworld Publications, 1995

Synopsis

Jalal ad-Din Rumi was one of the greatest of the Persian mystical poets. In his writings he explored the profound themes of the nature of truth, of beauty, and of our spiritual relationship with God. Professor Nicholson translated this collection of mystical poems shortly before his death. It contains versions of over 100 short passages from Rumi's greatest works, together with brief explanatory notes.

About this title

About the Author:

Jalal ad-Din Rumi (1207-73 CE) was born in the Persian province of Khorassan (modern day Afghanistan). A disciple of the Sufi tradition, he was the figurehead of the Whirling Dervishes. Over his prolific career as both poet and scholar, his poetry is what he is best remembered for: the Masnavi, a narrative poem of 25,000 verses in six volumes, is widely considered to be the greatest spiritual masterpiece ever written.

Reynold A. Nicholson was Sir Thomas Adams Professor of Arabic at the University of Cambridge, and a distinguished editor and translator. His groundbreaking translation of the Mathnawí has become a classic work, and has helped pave the way for Rúmí’s phenomenal popularity in the modern West.

Language Notes:

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Persian

About this edition

• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 1851680969
• ISBN 13: 9781851680962
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 190