Gold
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Gold
"Collection of new translations of Rumi's poems"--
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Critics praise Haleh Liza Gafori's translation of Rumi's poetry in Gold for capturing the essence and beauty of the original works, bringing them vividly to life in English. The translation is celebrated for its faithfulness and its ability to convey the soulful intelligence, rhythmic elegance, and emotional depth of Rumi's verses. Gafori's work is noted for its accessibility, making Rumi's profound insights into love and the spiritual journey resonant with contemporary readers.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781681375335
Publisher: The New York Review of Books, Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 March 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: NYRB Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 96
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About the Author
Rumi, Molana, Jalal ad-Dīn Mohammad Balkhy (1207-1273), was born in or near the city of Balkh, in present-day Afghanistan.Considered the greatest poet of the Persianlanguage, Rumi's major works are the Masnavi, a six-volume collection of mystical teachings in rhyming couplets, and the Divan-e Shams-e Tabrizi, a collection of lyric poetry dedicated to his spiritual mentor. He died and was buried in Konya. Haleh Liza Gafori is a poet, translator, and musician of Persian descentborn in New York City. Her poems have been published by Columbia University Press and Rattapallax. As a vocalist, she has performed at events such as David Byrne's One Note at Carnegie Hall and Bonnaroo. She teaches workshops on Rumi's poetry at universities and festivals across the country.
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