Rumi

The Book of Love: Poems of Ecstasy and Longing

Coleman Barks

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Harper Collins
13 July 2005

Poetry; Poetry by individual poets

Rumi: The Book of Love is a collection of astonishing poems for lovers from the mystic Rumi, by the translator who made him sing anew, Coleman Barks.

Poetry and Rumi fans will want to own this gorgeously packaged compilation of love poems by the thirteenth-century Sufi mystic. Rumi is best known and most cherished as the poet of love in all its forms, and renowned poet and Rumi interpretor Coleman Barks has gathered the best of these poems in delightful and wise renderings that will open your heart and soul to the lover inside and out.

By: Coleman Barks
Imprint: Harper Collins
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 270g
ISBN: 9780060750503
ISBN 10: 0060750502
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 13 July 2005
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Rumi: The Book of Love: Poems of Ecstasy and Longing

Another perfect gem from the master translator of Rumi's poetry. -- Roger Housden, author of Ten Poems to Change Your Life and Chasing Rumi It's a mystery how heart can come into apparently simple English. -- Robert Bly, National Book Award-winning poet and translator