The Rumi Collection: An Anthology of Translations of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi (Shambhala Classics)

by Kabir Helminski (Editor)

Paperback, 2000

Status

Available

Call number

P10

Genres

All Topics

Fiction

Publication

Shambhala (2000), 224 pages

Description

Arranged by topic and theme, this introduction to the works of the great mystical poet Rumi features some of the best translations of his verse Rumi�??s 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 Rumi�??s 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 t… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member amsmtt

I pick this bk up whenever I've had a hard day. His words always seem to connect me to something larger than myself.

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LibraryThing member PamelaWells

"Rather then talk about God why not listen to God in Rumi's poetry? Loose yourself in Rumi's storytelling poetry and just enjoy God in all his forms."

LibraryThing member cyanide.cupcake

Sufism is a word tossed around by Sunnis claiming to have any hold on the subject, but further inquiry reveals they don't consider it to be orthodox, with the celebration in dancing and singing and so on they don't think are halal practices. For them, it is outside the realm of Islam. In actuality,

it pre-dated Islam but later merged with it in its own branch. The result, however, is something quite beautiful, and the poems here show this. I might even say the poetry is very sensual.

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LibraryThing member Neftzger

Spiritually and psychologically insightful poetry that cuts to the core. Rumi is elegant and yet at times very direct. His work speaks eloquently to the human condition. This was a great "overview" or introduction to his work and I will be reading more of it.

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