| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
303 pages : illustration, portrait ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
"An authentic exploration of the real Rumi As one of the world's most loved poets, Rumi's poems are celebrated for their message of love and their beauty, but too often they are stripped of their mystical and spiritual meanings. The Gift of Rumi offers a new reading of Rumi, contextualizing his work against the broader backdrop of Islamic mysticism and adding a richness and authenticity that is lacking in many Westernized conceptions of his work. Author Emily Jane O'Dell has studied Sufism both academically, in her work and research at Harvard, Columbia, and the American University of Beirut, and in practice, learning from a Mevlevi master and his whirling dervishes in Istanbul. She weaves this expertise throughout The Gift of Rumi, sharing a new vision of Rumi's classic work. At the heart of Rumi's mystical poetry is the "religion of love" which transcends all religions. Through his majestic verses of ecstasy and longing, Rumi invites us into the religion of the heart and guides us to our own loving inner essence. The Gifts of Rumi gives us a key to experiencing this profound and powerful invitation, allowing readers to meet the master in a new way"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī, Maulana, 1207-1273 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Islam in literature.
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Mysticism in literature.
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Spirituality in literature.
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Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī, Maulana, 1207-1273. (OCoLC)fst00073511
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Islam in literature. (OCoLC)fst00979899
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Mysticism in literature. (OCoLC)fst01031668
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Spirituality in literature. (OCoLC)fst01130202
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc. (OCoLC)fst01411635
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Literary criticism. (OCoLC)fst01986215
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Literary criticism.
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| ISBN |
9781250261373 paperback |
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1250261376 paperback |
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9781250261380 electronic book |
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