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Jalal Al-Din Rumi
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Pages: 128 (Hardcover)
ISBN: 0767900022
Pub: Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday Del
Pub date: 2000-10-01
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 40227
Reader Reviews:
A Gem (0/0 people found this helpful)
Anyone who tries to elaborate on Rumi's poetry might be accused of clouding the waters. However, I think this is done with the utmost repsect and homage.
For example: A book full of words and images , that suggests on page 115: 'This is the point where you might set this book down. Try to discover what fragrance really is and what it might be to live inside that. Words and images can never give the experience.'
A rather unique book.
Beautiful Homage (0/0 people found this helpful)
This beautiful volume is a must-have for anyone who loves Rumi, and a fantastic introduction for those who are new to the poetry. It is not a scholarly work, although the light commentary is nicely done. Rather, the work is a lovely mélange of Rumi's poems as translated by Coleman Barks, complemented by the stunning illustrations of Michael Green. It's experiential rather than academic. A tool, not a lecture.
The overall effect is hypnotic. Excellent as a prequel to meditation, it is more evocative than stimulating. Read the poem, let your eyes flow over the pictures, and be transported. If you know and have studied Rumi, all you have read and learned will wash over you in the process. If you are new to Rumi, you will realize wisdom you didn't know you had.
Understand, this transport is courtesy of the poetry. The illustrations provide a little pretty oil for the mesmeric skids. And just as Rumi transcends his Sufi origins to reach all faiths, so also do the illustrations contain aspects of all the organized (and unorganized) religions.
"Come, whoever you are! Wanderer, worshipper, lover of learning. This is not a caravan of despair. It doesn't matter if you've broken your vow a thousand times, still and yet again, come!"
Coffee Table Sufism? (0/2 people found this helpful)
Uplifting and challenging stuff, although the large physical size and surrealistic imagery make it feel more like a glossy coffee table book than a source of spiritual wisdom. Being my first time reading anything from the Sufis, I was surprised (though perhaps I shouldn't have been) at how similar much of it was to the writings/collections of Tony de Mello. If you get something out of Tony you'll probably get something out of Rumi!
Extraordinary, A wonder of words and art (2/2 people found this helpful)
I have never known a book that has altered my apprecitation for the spoken word. This books explodes off the pages with warmth, depth, and love.
A must read for the soul's journey homeward to the Self! (7/7 people found this helpful)
A must read for the soul's journey homeward to the Self I read this work slowly, savoring the moments and the illuminations as sparks of awakening to my own soul.
I was introduced to Rumi's writings in January 1999 and I feel as though I have come home to an understanding that I could not always put into words.
As a writer/journalist myself, I find that often the words escape me, yet they are right outside of my mind's grasp. The writings/translations of Rumi and the pictorials in this book have moved me deeper than most work, inspiring me in my own world of words as I re-member to whom Rumi writes with such passion.Then, it brings me renewed passion for my own work.
I recently married a couple and used this book as part of the service. As a wedding present, I gifted the couple with this book. What a beautiful way for them to start their lives. I highly recommend this as a gift for others and for special occasions where you want to give a fine work both in art and literature.
On Mother's Day I shared this work with my oldest Son, age 26, who was also moved and he asked me to order this for him and his family...
Thank you Coleman Barks and Michael Green! I am deeply grateful to them for all they have contributed.
May we all live the messages of Rumi!
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