The Essential Rumi by John Moyne, Rumi

The Essential Rumi

John Moyne, Rumi with Coleman Barks (Translator), A.J. Arberry (Translator), Reynold Alleyne Nicholson (Translator)

302 pages first pub 1273 (editions)

nonfiction classics poetry inspiring reflective slow-paced
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This pretty book of verse calls well-deserved attention to Jalaluddin Rumi, a 13th-century mystic considered by many to be one of the greatest poets the world has ever seen. But while author Coleman Barks's intentions may be the best, it's doubtfu...

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4.2
based on 2,028 reviews

Moods

reflective: 92%

inspiring: 68%

emotional: 40%

challenging: 35%

hopeful: 31%

relaxing: 22%

informative: 19%

mysterious: 19%

funny: 9%

adventurous: 7%

lighthearted: 7%

sad: 2%

tense: 2%

dark: 1%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
60% of readers chose slow
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