Fülszöveg
Timeless and eternal, the poetry of Jalal
al-Din Rumi is loved the world over,
making him the best selling poet from
America to Tajikistan. Commemorating the
800th anniversary of Rumi's birth, this
beautifully presented volume of new
translations draws from the breadth of his
work, spanning his prolific career in all its
varied aspects and voices.
Working directly from the original Persian,
Franklin Lewis brings to this translation
not only the latest scholarship in Persian
and English, but a deftness and lightness of
touch that betrays his profound sensitivity
to Rumi's mystical and philosophical
background, and a deep understanding of
his historical and literary context, enabling
Lewis to capture not only the great poet's
ideas, but also his modes of expression.
Complete with a detailed introduction and
notes, this is a perceptive, insightful, and
profoundly moving collection that will
prove inspirational to both keen followers
of Rumi's work and readers...
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Fülszöveg
Timeless and eternal, the poetry of Jalal
al-Din Rumi is loved the world over,
making him the best selling poet from
America to Tajikistan. Commemorating the
800th anniversary of Rumi's birth, this
beautifully presented volume of new
translations draws from the breadth of his
work, spanning his prolific career in all its
varied aspects and voices.
Working directly from the original Persian,
Franklin Lewis brings to this translation
not only the latest scholarship in Persian
and English, but a deftness and lightness of
touch that betrays his profound sensitivity
to Rumi's mystical and philosophical
background, and a deep understanding of
his historical and literary context, enabling
Lewis to capture not only the great poet's
ideas, but also his modes of expression.
Complete with a detailed introduction and
notes, this is a perceptive, insightful, and
profoundly moving collection that will
prove inspirational to both keen followers
of Rumi's work and readers discovering the
great poet for the first time.
Vissza