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Selected Poems of Rumi (Dover Thrift Editions: Poetry) Paperback – March 17, 2011

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In recent years the stirring, unforgettable poetry of Jalālu’l-Dīn Rūmī (1207–1273), the great Sūfi teacher and the greatest mystical poet of Iran, has gained tremendous popularity in the western world. Although he died over 700 years ago, his poetry is timeless. In the best modern translations, the passion and playfulness of his words reach across the ages to communicate themselves to people today with an undiluted fervor and excitement.
Rūmī produced an enormous body of work — as many as 2,500 mystical odes, 25,000 rhyming couplets, and 1,600 quatrains — some of it instructional, some personal and emotional, much of it sublimely beautiful. The present volume includes over 100 of his finest lyrics, including "The Marriage of True Minds," "The Children of Light," "The Man who Looked Back on his way to Hell," "The Ascending Soul," "The Pear-Tree of Illusion," "The Riddles of God," and many more.
"In some of these poems," says A. J. Arberry in the Introduction, "the mystic's passion is so exuberant, his imagination so overflowing, that we catch glimpses of the very madness of Divine experience."

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Selected Poems of Rumi Dover Thrift Editions Poetry

Written by one of the world's most revered mystic poets, Rumi (1207-73) — "the Sufi poet of love."

More than 100 stirring, unforgettable lyrics by the great 13th century Sufi teacher and mystical poet include:

  • "The Marriage of True Minds"
  • "The Children of Light"
  • "The Man Who Looked Back on His Way to Hell"
  • "The Ascending Soul"
  • "The Pear-Tree of Illusion"
  • "The Riddles of God," and many others

His inspiring devotional poetry, although rooted in Sufi and Qur'anic teachings, transcends religions and social divisions.

“The Faithful are many, but their Faith is one; their bodies are numerous, but their soul is one.”

“The wit taught by God to the bee is withheld from the lion and the wild ass.”

Dovers Thrift Edition Library of classic literature - a long standing mission of exceptional value

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One of the world's most revered mystic poets, Rumi (1207-73) is also known as "the Sufi poet of love." His inspiring devotional poetry, although rooted in Sufi and Qur'anic teachings, transcends religions and social divisions.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 048641583X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications (March 17, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780486415833
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486415833
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.21 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.16 x 0.29 x 8.34 inches
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Customers find the book's spirituality and philosophy meaningful. They describe it as a fine introduction to Rumi and a great value for money. Readers find the poetry touching and heartfelt, touching on themes of love, spirituality, and justice. However, opinions differ on the poetry quality - some find it wonderful and wonderful, while others say it's not what they expected and difficult to read.

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8 customers mention "Spirituality"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's spirituality. They find the philosophy great but difficult to achieve in life. The writing provides deep insights and meaningful themes like love, spirituality, and justice.

"Wisdom one should definitely welcome once they come across it...." Read more

"...I love the newer version and translation. I love Rumi, great philosopher, way,way ahead of his time. And I’ll never gets old" Read more

"...his poems leave me mostly puzzled, but others are very beautiful and meaningful for me. Not an easy read, but fascinating." Read more

"...this book to a poetry lover, as Rumi touches on themes of love, spirituality, and justice." Read more

6 customers mention "Rumi content"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the Rumi content. They find it a good introduction to the poet.

"...or a translator I recognize but for the price it is a good introduction to Rumi." Read more

"This book of poems is a fine introduction to Rumi." Read more

"Rumi is great!" Read more

"Rumi Rocks!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Value for money"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's value for money. They say it's an excellent book at an excellent price.

"...as in some presentations, but the translations read well and the cost is right." Read more

"...If you like Rumi, you will like this collection. A a great price at that." Read more

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3 customers mention "Heartfelt message"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's messages touching and deep. They say it touches on themes of love, spirituality, and justice. Readers mention feeling exalted, peaceful, and serene while reading the poetry.

"...I would recommend this book to a poetry lover, as Rumi touches on themes of love, spirituality, and justice." Read more

"...someone special friend with whom you can share a deep and heartfelt communication." Read more

"...be transported to another plane made of curtains of kindness, joy and love. Most delicious reading !" Read more

28 customers mention "Poetry quality"17 positive11 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the poetry in the book. Some find it wonderful with an assortment of poems, annotations, and helpful introduction. Others find it not what they expected, with a terrible layout, difficult font, and old English that is hard to understand. The poems are also described as touching and difficult to interpret.

"I find the Sufi literature very interesting, but I don't know enough about its details to fully appreciate this thin book of Rumi poems...." Read more

"...Packed with a variety of poetry, each and every one giving a certain perspective to the subtle things of the soul in daily life, that one cannot..." Read more

"...I think it's difficult to translate to begin with Rumi I think more difficult to still." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023
    I like the assortment of poems, the annotations, the helpful introduction...

    I think it's difficult to translate to begin with Rumi I think more difficult to still.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2021
    I have been floating around in Rumi's and
    Hafiz's wine barrels for 50 years. And just
    in the last month or so got wonderful
    kicked in the teeth with some poems in this
    book. So many in the world now have a book
    of Rumi in their house. This tooo will unfurl your wing -- mind & heart at times. There is
    to me ... some real rock-n-roll going on here!

    Daniel Ladinsky
    international bestselling Penguin author.
    And even have a couple books out about
    Hafiz & Rumi.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023
    I find the Sufi literature very interesting, but I don't know enough about its details to fully appreciate this thin book of Rumi poems. I must admit I've found the Mulla Nasrudin stories of Idries Shah more moving, which goes to show indeed how little I know of this literature.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023
    My husband loves this book. So glad I could get it for him
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2013
    I love Rumi and I have read a lot of his works. This book was so cheap, I was suspicious - and I should have been. It's not best translation and the layout is just awful, horrible font, difficult to read, cluttered. It makes it difficult to get lost in his words. I would definitely recommend Rumi to anyone, but not this edition. There are better, clearer, more beautiful versions out there.
    14 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2014
    rumis works all have this element of deep insights into what bliss might feel like if one just lets go of all thproblems and illusions we cling to so tightly,after you read a few of his poems you really want to meet him to see what he was like i usually read a book till i get drowsy but i found myself feeling relaxed not tired so i would recommend this book to anyone who wants a slightly different take on what we are and how easy love can be
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2016
    Wisdom one should definitely welcome once they come across it. Packed with a variety of poetry, each and every one giving a certain perspective to the subtle things of the soul in daily life, that one cannot help but feel with sincerity and simplicity, humbly.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2018
    Beautiful poetry

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  • klaus Sansaya
    3.0 out of 5 stars RUMI SIEMPRE BIEN EDICION BAJA CALIDAD DE PAPEL INGLÉS BRITÁNICO.
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 8, 2019
    COMPRE EL LIBRO PARA UN REGALO NO SABIA QUE ERA TAN SENCILLA LA EDICIÓN, AUNQUE TIENE BASTANTES NOTAS. Y ES UNA TRADUCCIÓN DE INGLÉS BRITÁNICO
    EL PAPEL NO ME GUSTO ES MUY SENCILLO LA LETRA PEQUEÑA PERO SI SE PUEDE LEER EL CONTENIDO PRECIOSO.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Old translation.
    Reviewed in Canada on May 25, 2017
    Older translation. I prefer Coleman Barks. But worth a look.
  • Arjun
    5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing
    Reviewed in India on June 27, 2014
    I am always inspired of RUMI and his works, This one is really wonderful :) Only one word Life Changing :)
  • Fabrice
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2011
    Excellent translation from R.A. Nicholson. Much more to it than neutered translations of Barks and few other translators who all strive to turn the medieval islamic mystic ( a mystic in this context is an inspired scholar) into some very vague 'spiritual' teacher. Amazon also sells the Mathnawi in three volumes all translated by R.A. Nicholson as well. Nicholson or A.J. Arberry seem so far the only translators who have really tried to be faithfull to wordings Rumi has used throughout his works instead of being focused solely in delivering gentle quotations for get-well cards. Really nice.
  • selene1116
    5.0 out of 5 stars お勧めです
    Reviewed in Japan on March 12, 2013
    実は探していたのはこの本ではなかったのですが購入してみたらとても良かったです。