The Essential Rumi Revised

Name: The Essential Rumi Revised
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9780062509598
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By Coleman Barks

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The Essential Rumi Revised by Coleman Barks is a masterful collection of the Persian poet Rumi's works, beautifully translated to capture his profound wisdom and spirituality. This edition distils timeless themes of love, mysticism, and the human condition, showcasing Rumi's ability to connect deeply across cultures and centuries. The book is both an exploration and celebration of the transcendent human spirit.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by timeless poetry that delves into the mysteries of love, spirituality, and the essence of the human experience. Coleman's translations provide vivid and accessible renditions of Rumi's work, offering insights and inspiration that resonate across cultures and eras.

The Essential Rumi Revised

A San Francisco Chronicle bestseller, The Essential Rumi translates the estatic poetry of the famed twelfth-century Sufi mystic Jelaluddin Rumi".The gold of Rumi pours down through Coleman's words".--Jack Kornfield. "(A) delightful treasury".--Publishers Weekly.

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The best-selling Rumi book ever is now better than ever! This revised and expanded edition of the comprehensive one-volume edition of America’s most popular poet includes a new introduction by Coleman Barks, and 81 new poems never published before.

The ecstatic, spiritual poetry of Rumi is more popular than ever, and The Essential Rumi continues to be far and away the top-selling title of all Rumi books. With the addition of many new poems and a new introduction, The Essential Rumi is now clearly the definitive, and most delightful selection of Rumi's poetry.

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The The Essential Rumi Revised by Coleman Barks is widely praised for its powerful and vivid interpretation of Rumi's poetry, attributed to Barks's ability to capture the spiritual essence and divine madness inherent in Rumi's work. Celebrated for sparking renewed interest in Rumi's poetry, the book is noted for its captivating, free-form translations that make the verses vibrant and alive, capable of enchanting both seasoned fans and new readers alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062509598

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 May 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 435g

Pages: 416

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Arts & Culture Coleman Barks Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Coleman Barks is a renowned poet and the bestselling author of The Essential Rumi, Rumi: The Big Red Book, The Soul of Rumi, Rumi: The Book of Love, and The Drowned Book. He was prominently featured in both of Bill Moyers' PBS television series on poetry, The Language of Life and Fooling with Words. He taught English and poetry at the University of Georgia for thirty years, and he now focuses on writing, readings, and performances.

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