Selected Poems : Essential Rumi

It's a beautiful book. Arrived in a good condition.

Its the best and will be of help in taking off your spiritual life. I just wonder if i can take so much of pleasure in reading the translation of Maulana Rumi's (may Allah be pleased with him) poems, then how much pleasurable it would be to read his poem in persian. Maulana Rumi (may Allah be pleased with him) is the greatest poet ever for me and if you will read this book with your spiritual mind open then i am sure you will feel the same. How deep and how tolerant he is, never ever he has been harsh in the book he just guide so well his students. A true sufi master a pure genius. May Allah grant you the highest abode in the heavens. Quality and service was very nice as well. Enjoy the spiritual ride fellas !!

A beautiful and quick read but only for an avid Rumi fan

I am a nobody to review the work of Rumi, his outlook of life and everything it contains is incomparable. As you read his words, its as if you discover a new face of life altogether! Mesmerised. Some words of his, are as good as a therapy. If one doesn't have interest for the poetic words, then it is not for you. But since its written in simple English, anyone can give it a try! Penguin, has done an amazing job at putting up this book together. With themes to follow, you can start & read wherever, without having to go from page 1 to the end. And this book, is best, when you take little doses of it everyday ;) Go Ahead!

Ocean..

Rumi is mindblowing. The depth and allusiveness of his poetry is matchless. Coleman Barks' equally graceful translation makes this Penguin edition a must-have for all those who like to savour the magic of Rumi.

Don't wait, go ahead and buy it now. Wonderful selection of Rumi's work. Great to get you started.

Not worth the price.

A nice little Rumi book which can be toted anywhere inside of a small bag!

It's Rumi in all his magnificence!

True, Coleman Barks does not speak Persian or Arabic. And he is the first to admit that his is not a literal translation. Instead, Barks has worked with translations into Turkish, intended to preserve the spirit of Rumi's poetry, and in has aimed to do the same. In this, I feel he has had phenomenal success. This collection truly transmits the power and energy of Rumi's inspiration- invoking Plato's image (in the Ion) of the magnet as the muse, and the poet as the first iron ring attached to the magnet, absorbing its force, and transmitting the same force to the audience further along the line. I think this book brings strengthens the current for the English speaking audience, and hence channels a greater amount of the inspiration which makes Rumi's poetry so remarkable. Not one for stuffy academics, but this book will touch your soul if you open to it.

Lovely Poems Thanks

http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/078580871X/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_img Rumi, à exploser de rire quand ce n'est à tomber en extase! Le resgistre va du koan Zen le plus abrupt aux contes des Milles et une nuits mystiques. Et la traduction...aigüe et étincelante.