Rumi Poems by Peter Washington
It is often said that Rumi (aka Jalal al-Din, 1207-73) is now the most popular poet in the United States. In order to give the greatest possible access to a wonderful poet this selection draws on avariety of translations from the early 20th century to the present, ranging from scholarly renderings to free interpretations.Rumi, born 1207, is today thought of being a Persian mystic and poet and is closely identified with Sufism and Sufi mysticism. This Sufism being a mysticism within Islam where devotees sought a mystical union with God.
Rumi had taught that "Muslims, Christians, Jews, and Zoroastrians should be viewed with the same eye" and it is said that people drawn from five faith backgrounds followed his funeral bier. His mausoleum, the Green Dome in Konya, is today a place of pilgrimage for many thousands.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841597690 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841597694 |
| Title | Rumi Poems |
| Author | Peter Washington |
| Series | Everyman's Library Pocket Poets |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Everyman |
| Year published | 2006-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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