Rumi's short poems have many tones and effects: some of them are quick, joyful, and whimsical; some are finely faceted abstract statements; some probe the inward space of patience and longing.
About the Author: Coleman Barks, Professor Emeritus at the University of Georgia, is Rumi's premier English translator.
96 Pages
Poetry, Middle Eastern

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Book Synopsis

Rumi's short poems have many tones and effects: some of them are quick, joyful, and whimsical; some are finely faceted abstract statements; some probe the inward space of patience and longing. Moyne and Barks translated these poems using a free-verse style, connecting these poems with great American spiritual poets such as Walt Whitman and Gary Snyder.

About the Author

Coleman Barks, Professor Emeritus at the University of Georgia, is Rumi's premier English translator. He lives in Athens, Georgia.
John Moyne is a Persian scholar and Emeritus Professor and former head of Linguistics at the Graduate School of the City University of New York.

Jalaluddin Rumi (1207-1273) was not only a poet, mystic, and the founder of a Sufi order, he was a man of profound insight into the nature of human existence and possibly the greatest mystical poet of any age.

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.28 Inches (H) x 5.25 Inches (W) x .33 Inches (D)

Weight: .26 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 96

Genre: Poetry

Sub-Genre: Middle Eastern

Publisher: Shambhala

Format: Paperback

Language: English

Street Date: March 13, 2001

TCIN: 1008775817

UPC: 9781570625343

Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-3478

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: Who is the translator of Rumi's works in this book?

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A: Coleman Barks is the primary English translator of Rumi's poems featured in this book.
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Q: What is the writing style used in these translations?

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A: Moyne and Barks employ a free-verse style that resonates with American spiritual poets.
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Q: What is the genre of this book?

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A: This book falls under the poetry genre, specifically focusing on Middle Eastern poetry.
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Q: What themes do Rumi's poems explore?

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A: Rumi's poems explore themes of joy, longing, patience, and the complexities of human existence.
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