The Essential Rumi by John Moyne, Rumi

The Essential Rumi

John Moyne, Rumi with Coleman Barks (Translator), A.J. Arberry (Translator), Reynold Alleyne Nicholson (Translator)

302 pages first pub 1273 (editions)

nonfiction classics poetry challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

This pretty book of verse calls well-deserved attention to Jalaluddin Rumi, a 13th-century mystic considered by many to be one of the greatest poets the world has ever seen. But while author Coleman Barks's intentions may be the best, it's doubtfu...

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Moods

reflective 88%
inspiring 61%
emotional 52%
challenging 50%
informative 23%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 11%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
sad 8%
dark 5%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 27%
fast 2%

Average rating

4.17

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