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Rumi - Past and Present, East and West
Franklin D. Lewis
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Description for Rumi - Past and Present, East and West
Paperback. Setting a benchmark in Rumi Studies, this award-winning work examines the background, the legacy, and the continuing significance of this thirtheenth- century mystic, who is today's best-selling poet in the United States. Num Pages: 712 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 148 x 45. Weight in Grams: 978.
Drawing on a vast array of sources, from writings of the poet himself to the latest scholarly literature, this new anniversary edition of the award-winning work examines the background, the legacy, and the continuing significance of Jalal al-Din Rumi, today's bestselling poet in the United States. With new translations of over fifty of Rumi's poems and including never before seen prose, this landmark study celebrates the astounding appeal of Rumi, still as strong as ever, 800 years after his birth.
Drawing on a vast array of sources, from writings of the poet himself to the latest scholarly literature, this new anniversary edition of the award-winning work examines the background, the legacy, and the continuing significance of Jalal al-Din Rumi, today's bestselling poet in the United States. With new translations of over fifty of Rumi's poems and including never before seen prose, this landmark study celebrates the astounding appeal of Rumi, still as strong as ever, 800 years after his birth.
Product Details
Publisher
Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
712
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
949g
Number of Pages
712
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781851685493
SKU
V9781851685493
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99-50
About Franklin D. Lewis
Franklin D. Lewis is Associate Professor of Persian Language and Literature at the University of Chicago.
Reviews for Rumi - Past and Present, East and West
Excellent. A comprehensive overview of the Sufi poet-philosopher and his influence. Highly recommended for all collections.
Library Journal
This book is a major contribution to the study of the great Sufi poet, and it should be on the bookshelf of anyone drawn to Rumi.
New York Review of Books
Library Journal
This book is a major contribution to the study of the great Sufi poet, and it should be on the bookshelf of anyone drawn to Rumi.
New York Review of Books