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The life of Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet, is explored through his transformation from a quiet religious teacher to a figure of mystical ecstasy after meeting Shams Tabriz. This encounter ignites Rumi's prolific poetry, expressing his yearning for the Divine Beloved, symbolized by Shams. The book delves into the significance of Rumi's work, including the invention of the Melevi dervishes' whirling dance, and features translations of his most notable poems, providing insight into his profound spiritual journey.
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Rumi's World, Annemarie Schimmel
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- Rumi's World
- Subtitle
- The Life and Works of the Greatest Sufi Poet
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Annemarie Schimmel
- Publisher
- Shambhala
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 226
- ISBN13
- 9780877736110
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophical Topics, Religious Topics, Religion, Spirituality, Mysticism
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- The life of Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet, is explored through his transformation from a quiet religious teacher to a figure of mystical ecstasy after meeting Shams Tabriz. This encounter ignites Rumi's prolific poetry, expressing his yearning for the Divine Beloved, symbolized by Shams. The book delves into the significance of Rumi's work, including the invention of the Melevi dervishes' whirling dance, and features translations of his most notable poems, providing insight into his profound spiritual journey.