Rumi Collection: An Anthology of Translations of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi

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America's bestselling poet, 13th-century Sufi bard Rumi, would feel as overwhelmed as the rest of us when trying to pick out just the right collection of his translated masterpieces. To the rescue comes Kabir Helminski, a modern-day Sufi who has wrapped up a sampler of Rumi's inspirational poems. Let's not object that about half of the translations are from Kabir's own hand (in cooperation with his wife, Camille) since they are excellent in their own respect and are accompanied by pieces from the likes of Robert Bly, Coleman Barks, and Andrew Harvey. As editor, Helminski spans the range of Rumi's oeuvre, from the contemplative "Stay Close, My Heart" to the ecstatic "Drowned in God" to the whimsical "Animal Cookies." The magic of Rumi is his imagery. The journey to God comes cloaked in such guises as a tailor, bread, buttermilk, a surgeon, chickpeas, the edge of a roof, a beggar, a jar, and an elephant's dream. Two of the tastiest treats are "Eating Poetry" and "Love Is Like a Lawsuit." --Brian Bruya


Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Persian


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A Sufi poet and mystic of 13th-century Persia, Rumi can justly be placed with the literary and spiritual greats of all time. THE RUMI COLLECTION comprises the work of nine translators and is culled from four volumes, yet it repeats none of the material in the highly popular ESSENTIAL RUMI. In both content and design, THE RUMI COLLECTION makes an ideal gift book for anyone who appreciates inspirational verse.


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