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Selected Poems of Rumi (Dover Thrift Editions)

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Over 100 of Rumi’s finest lyrics, including "The Marriage of True Minds," "The Children of Light," "The Man Who Looked Back on His Way to Hell," "The Ascending Soul," "The Pear-Tree of Illusion," "The Riddles of God," and many more. "In some of these poems," says A. J. Arberry in the Introduction, "the mystic’s passion is so exuberant, his imagination so overflowing, that we catch glimpses of the very madness of Divine experience." Translated by R. A. Nicholson.

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Over 100 of Rumi's most passionate lyrics include "The Children of Light," "The Man Who Looked Back on His Way to Hell," "The Pear-Tree of Illusion." Translated by R. A. Nicholson.

Synopsis:

More than 100 stirring, unforgettable lyrics by the great 13th century Sufi teacher and mystical poet include "The Marriage of True Minds," "The Children of Light," "The Man Who Looked Back on His Way to Hell," "The Ascending Soul," "The Pear-Tree of Illusion," "The Riddles of God," and many others. Translated by R. A. Nicholson.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780486415833
Translator:
Nicholson, Reynold A.
Author:
Nicholson, Reynold A.
Author:
Dover Thrift Editions
Author:
Rumi, Jalalu'l-Din
Author:
, Jalalu'l-Din
Author:
Rumi
Author:
Jalal al-Din Rumi, Maulana
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Location:
Mineola, NY
Subject:
Ancient, Classical & Medieval
Subject:
Sufi poetry, Persian
Subject:
Jalal al-Din Rumi
Subject:
General Poetry
Subject:
Sufi teacher
Subject:
13th Century Writings
Subject:
mystical poets
Subject:
Classics-Medieval and Renaissance General
Edition Number:
Dover ed.
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Dover Thrift Editions
Series Volume:
no. 2
Publication Date:
20110331
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 9
Language:
English
Pages:
112
Dimensions:
8.25 x 5.19 in 0.21 lb
Age Level:
from 14

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Over 100 of Rumi's most passionate lyrics include "The Children of Light," "The Man Who Looked Back on His Way to Hell," "The Pear-Tree of Illusion." Translated by R. A. Nicholson.
"Synopsis" by ,
More than 100 stirring, unforgettable lyrics by the great 13th century Sufi teacher and mystical poet include "The Marriage of True Minds," "The Children of Light," "The Man Who Looked Back on His Way to Hell," "The Ascending Soul," "The Pear-Tree of Illusion," "The Riddles of God," and many others. Translated by R. A. Nicholson.
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