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Arabic & Middle Eastern Poetry, Sufism & Islamic Mysticism, Islamic & Sufi Poetry
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Rumi: Swallowing the Sun

by Rumi, Franklin D. Lewis
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Overview

Timeless and eternal, the poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi is loved the world over and he is a best-selling poet from America to Afghanistan. Commemorating the 800th anniversary of Rumi's birth, this beautiful volume draws from the breadth of Rumi's work, spanning his entire career. Franklin Lewis's evocative translation will prove inspirational to both keen followers of Rumi and readers discovering the great poet for the first time.

Synopsis

Timeless and eternal, the poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi is loved the world over and he is a best-selling poet from America to Afghanistan. Commemorating the 800th anniversary of Rumi's birth, this beautiful volume draws from the breadth of Rumi's work, spanning his entire career. Franklin Lewis's evocative translation will prove inspirational to both keen followers of Rumi and readers discovering the great poet for the first time.

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Book Details

Published
September 1, 2007
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Pages
192
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781851685356

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