This revised and expanded edition ofThe Essential Rumiincludes a new introduction by Coleman Barks and more than 80 never-before-published poems.
Through his lyrical translations, Coleman Barks has been instrumental in bringing this exquisite literature to a remarkably wide range of readers, making the ecstatic, spiritual poetry of thirteenth-century Sufi Mystic Rumi more popular than ever.
The Essential Rumicontinues to be the bestselling of all Rumi books, and the definitive selection of his beautiful, mystical poetry.
USFrom the premier interpreter of Rumi comes the first definitive one-volume collection of the enduringly popular spiritual poetry by the extraordinary thirteenth-century Sufi mystic.
In this...delightful treasury, Barks sparklingly demonstrates once again why his free-form interpertations of [Rumis] poetry...have been a major impetus for the current Rumi vogue. -Publishers Weekly
The Essential Rumi is a rare and precious book that will stir the hearts of Rumi devotees and win many new converts. -Body Mind Spirit
The 13th-century Persian mystics words continue to resonate, particularly in this translation, which offers a remarkably contemporary voice. -Oprah.com
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