The Rumi Collection (Shambhala Library)

About this book

Arranged by topic and by theme this introduction to the works of the great mystical poet Rumi features some of the best translations of his verse Rumis poems are beloved for their touching perceptions of humanity and the Divine. Here is a rich introduction to the work of the great mystical poet featuring leading literary translations of his verse. Translators include Coleman Barks Robert Bly Andrew Harvey Kabir Helminski Camille Helminski Daniel Liebert and Peter Lamborn Wilson. To display the major themes of Rumis work each of the eighteen chapters in this anthology are arranged topically such as The Inner Work The Ego Animal Passion for God Praise and Purity. Also contained here is a biography of Rumi by Andrew Harvey as well as an introductory essay by Kabir Helminski on the art of translating Rumis work into English.