The Rumi Collection

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The Rumi Collection is written by Jalaluddin Rumi and published by Shambhala Publications. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0834825163 (ISBN 10) and 9780834825161 (ISBN 13).

Arranged by topic and theme, this introduction to the works of the great mystical poet Rumi features some of the best translations of his verse Rumi’s poems are beloved for their touching perceptions of humanity and the Divine. Here is a rich introduction to the work of the great mystical poet, featuring leading literary translations of his verse. Translators include Coleman Barks, Robert Bly, Andrew Harvey, Kabir Helminski, Camille Helminski, Daniel Liebert, and Peter Lamborn Wilson. To display the major themes of Rumi’s work, each of the eighteen chapters in this anthology are arranged topically, such as “The Inner Work,” “The Ego Animal,” “Passion for God,” “Praise,” and “Purity.” Also contained here is a biography of Rumi by Andrew Harvey, as well as an introductory essay by Kabir Helminski on the art of translating Rumi's work into English.