Rumi: Past and Present, East and West : The Life, Teaching, and Poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi: The Life, Teachings, and Poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi - Brossura

Lewis, Franklin D.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1851685499 ISBN 13: 9781851685493

Casa editrice: Oneworld Pubns Ltd, 2007

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Painstakingly researched by a leading expert, this new anniversary edition of the award-winning biography examines the background, the legacy, and the continuing significance of Jalâl al-Din Rumi, 800 years after he was born. Containing several new poems and an updated introduction, it will make a perfect gift for Rumi lovers everywhere. Drawing on a vast array of sources, from writings of the poet himself to the latest scholarly literature, this unique book is the definitive exploration of Rumi's life and work. In addition to offering fresh perspectives on the philosophical and spiritual context in which Rumi was writing, Lewis pays particular attention to why Rumi is the bestselling poet in the United States today. The benchmark in Rumi Studies, this landmark work contains new translations of over fifty of Rumi's poems, as well as never-before-seen prose, extensive commentaries, and a full annotated bibliography.

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• Editore: Oneworld Pubns Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1851685499
• ISBN 13: 9781851685493
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 686