Selected Poems
Selected Poems by Djalal Rumi, published by Penguin in 2004, presents a collection of the essential works of the thirteenth-century Persian philosopher, scholar, and mystic. This edition, comprising 310 pages, captures Rumi’s transcendental poetry, which speaks to the universal voice of the human soul and is infused with vibrant energy and passion. The poems are rich in natural imagery, encompassing themes such as tolerance, goodness, and the experience of God, reflecting the enduring relevance of Rumi’s insights.
Readers will find that Rumi’s verse resonates with elemental force, drawing on motifs from nature like flowers, birds, and rivers. The collection emphasizes awareness through love and charity, inviting contemplation of spiritual and religious themes rooted in Sufi traditions. Translated by Coleman Barks with John Moyne, this edition offers a glimpse into the profound wisdom that has captivated audiences for centuries, making it a significant contribution to the realm of poetry and Middle Eastern literature.
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The essential poems of the inspirational thirteenth-century Persian philosopher, scholar and mystic
The founder of the order of the Whirling Dervishes, Rumi was also a poet of transcendental power. His verse speaks with the universal voice of the human soul and brims with exuberant energy and passion. Rich in natural imagery, from flowers to birds and rivers to stars, the poems have an elemental force that has remained undiminished through the centuries. Their themes – tolerance, goodness, the experience of God, charity and awareness through love – still resonate with millions of readers around the world.
Translated by Coleman Barks with John Moyne
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