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The Mystical Poems of Rumi 1 (UNESCO Collection of Representative Works. Persian Heritage) (Paperback)

by Jalal al-Din Rumi (Author), A. J. Arberry (Translator)

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"Rumi is one of the world's greatest lyrical poets in any language-as well as probably the most accessible and approachable representative of Islamic civilization for Western students."-James W. Morris, Oberlin College (James W. Morris )

"An excellent introduction to Rumi, the greatest mystical poet of Islam. . . . Rumi's scope, like that of all the great poets, is universal-reaching from sensuous luxuriance to the driest irony."-Sherman Goldman, East-West Journal (Sherman Goldman East-West Journal )

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Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press (March 15, 1974)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0226731510
ISBN-13: 978-0226731513
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best, February 11, 2000

By	Tammy Faye "alamosa" (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews

This 2 volume set of translations by Arberry and the translations by Nicholson are the best readily available. Numerous "renderings" by popular writers littering the bookstores fail to even touch the depth and layers of meaning to be found in Rumi. These are works of spiritual power brought to life for the english reader by a scholar in the language and history of the Sufi traditions. If you want the real thing, this is it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best translations, May 21, 2003

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It is unfortunate that most readers are introduced to Rumi through the "interpretations" of Coleman Barks (you'll notice I didn't say translations). A. J. Arberry's tranlslations are where readers should start; as a matter of fact Barks himself said that he uses Arberry's translations, which should speak volumes in itself. Arberry stays very close to the literal readings and the notes he provides are invaluable when reading these poems. There are a few places where the notes prove very helpful because Rumi plays on words a lot and the double meanings would have went over my head otherwise. And because Rumi's original works haven't survived there are several versions of what might be called his "original" poetry. The differences, when they arise, are included in the notes and there are a few instances where the alternate reading makes more sense than the one given. If you are an avid reader of Rumi or looking for an introduction, this book and its companion volume are a must have.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Tried and True translation, June 25, 2008

By	T. Schade (Rocklin, Ca United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Out of the dozen or so different versions, translations, and interpretations of Rumi I've gone through, Arberry is still my favorite. Some say it's a bit stale with the literal translation, but that is far better than someone else's limited interpretation (like Barks or Harvey), especially when today's popular interpreters are unable to dive deep enough into Rumi and simply call him a mystic or a writer of Love poetry.

Arberry also includes some notes (though a full addendum is really required to begin to grasp the layers of Rumi), which are helpful.

If you do like the modern interpretations, at least read Arberry first. Then you can make up your own interpretations before reading someone elses.

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