Synopsis
The Essential Rumi Paperback (English) 2013 is a translation of Rumi's selected poems by the author. The author has included a new introduction in this book along with 81 never read before poems of Rumi-the 13th century poet. In this book, you will discover the mysticism of Rumi's poetry and their beauty. The poems are at once poignant and beautiful. The book is a must have for all poetry lovers and will definitely become an instant favourite for anyone who reads it. The book contains some of the best poems by the master poet and you will enjoy reading it. The poetry will stay with you longa after you put the book down. The Essential Rumi Paperback (English) 2013 is a must have book for everyone.
About the Author
Coleman Barks is renowned over the world for his interpretation of Rumi's poetry. He was born in Tennessee in 1937. He does not speak Persian yet he is an interpreter of not only Rumi's poetry but also of other Persian poets. He has taught literature in the University of Georgia for more than 30 years. He is himself a poet and composes poems regularly. Barks has published several volumes of his own poetry, including Gourd Seed, "Quickly Aging Here", Tentmaking, and, in 2001, Granddaughter Poems, a collection of Coleman's poetry about his granddaughter, Briny Barks, with illustrations by Briny. Harper published his first book of poetry, The Juice, in 1972
