Rumi: Swallowing the Sun Contributor(s): Lewis, Franklin D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1851689710 ISBN-13: 9781851689712 Publisher: ONEWorld Publications OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections | Middle Eastern - Poetry | Middle Eastern - Poetry | Subjects & Themes - Inspirational & Religious |
Dewey: 891.551 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5" W x 7.7" (0.50 lbs) 240 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A beautifully presented volume that draws from the breadth of the great Persian poet's work Timeless and eternal, the poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi is loved the world over. The best-selling poet from America to Afghanistan, his words are as relevant today as ever, still resonating with contemporary concerns of both East and West alike. Commemorating the 800th anniversary of Rumi's birth, this beautifully presented volume draws from the breadth of Rumi's work, spanning his prolific career from start to finish. From the uplifting to the mellow, Franklin's Lewis polished translation will prove inspirational to both keen followers of Rumi's work and readers discovering the great poet for the first time. |