Setting a benchmark in Rumi Studies, this award-winning work examines the background, the legacy, and the continuing significance of this thirtheenth- century mystic, who is today's best-selling poet in the United States.
Franklin D. Lewis Books
Franklin D. Lewis delves into the rich tapestry of Persian literature and Islamic thought. His scholarship critically examines the development of the ghazal genre and the life of a pivotal 12th-century mystical poet. Lewis's work also explores themes within Sufism, Baha'i studies, and translation. Through his research, he illuminates the profound spiritual and cultural traditions of the Islamic world.
Rumi: Swallowing the Sun
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Commemorating the 800th anniversary of Rumi's birth, this inspiring volume draws from the breadth of Rumi's work, spanning his prolific career from start to finish.
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