Rumi: Soul Fury - Rumi and Shams Tabriz on Friendship

A seminal collection of poetry from the medieval Sufi mystic--the most popular poet in America--and his "soul friend," Shams Tabriz, which illuminate the evocative and deeply spiritual dimensions of friendship and love, compiled by the foremost Rumi translator and author of The Essential Rumi, Coleman Barks. In this stunning translation, Coleman Barks brings to light Rumi''s theme of "love as religion"--that to reach its most profound depths requires mindful practice--as well as love in its most meaningful form: soul friendship. These short poems by both Rumi and Shams Tabriz, rich in beauty and spiritual insight, capture the delight and the impermanence of these bonds that pierce deep into the human mind, heart, and soul. Rumi''s poetry is honored and enjoyed by many traditions and cultures. Today, many people from all walks of life have moved beyond traditional notions of spirituality, embracing a sense of the sacred that transcends a singular religion, belief, or text. Rumi''s poetry speaks to them and nourishes their divine yearnings. Joyous and contemplative, provocative and playful, Rumi: Soul Fury is a sterling addition to the modern Rumi oeuvre, and is sure to be embraced by his wide and devoted readership.

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Coleman Barks is a renowned poet and the bestselling author of The Essential Rumi, Rumi: The Big Red Book, The Soul of Rumi, Rumi: The Book of Love, and The Drowned Book. He was prominently featured in both of Bill Moyers' PBS television series on poetry, The Language of Life and Fooling with Words. He taught English and poetry at the University of Georgia for thirty years, and he now focuses on writing, readings, and performances.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Coleman Barks, Barks Coleman, Maulana Jalal Al-Din Rumi, Shams-I Tabrizi
• Mitarbeit: Coleman Barks (Übersetzung)
• Verlag: Harper Collins Usa
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 14.10.2014
• EAN: 9780062350985
• ISBN: 978-0-06-235098-5
• Seiten: 272
• Abmessung: 150 mm x 195 mm x 22 mm
• Themen: Belletristik > Lyrik, Dramatik; Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft > Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft; Narrative theme: Sense of place, Aspects of religion, Spirituality and religious experience, Islamic groups: Sufis, SELF-HELP: Motivational & Inspirational, POETRY: Subjects & Themes / Inspirational & Religious, RELIGION: Spirituality, POETRY: Women Authors, POETRY: Middle Eastern, POETRY: POETS: H TO Z, POETRY: Subjects & Themes / Places, POETRY: Subjects & Themes / Nature, POETRY: Subjects & Themes / Family, Narrative theme: Environmental issues / the natural world, Poetry / Poets: H to Z