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Rumi

Rumi

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1 About this book

Landmark translations of the Sufi poet/mystic Rumi from the acclaimed interpreter of the Tao Te Ching. Jonathan Star has assembled selections of Rumi's verse in a treasury that spans the poet's life and includes his most celebrated and poignant work. It is an enchanting volume of classic Eastern thought that creates an exhilarating experience for all readers.

  • Mysticism
  • Poetry
  • New Age
  • Body, MIND & spirit
  • Sufism

2 About Rumi

1207–1273

Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Balkhī (30 September 1207 – 17 December 1273), commonly known as Rumi, was a Sufi mystic, poet, and founder of the Islamic brotherhood known as the Mevlevi Order. His family hailed from Balkh. Rumi is an influential figure in Sufism, and his thought and works loom large both in Persian literature and mystic poetry in general. Today, his translated works are enjoyed all over the world.

Bio adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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