Description
Discover the joy and wisdom in 'Rumi's Little Book of Love and Laughter,' an enchanting compilation of Rumi's tales that span the spectrum of human emotion. This inspiring trade paperback showcases over 40 teaching stories and fables, each imbued with the essence of love, laughter, and life’s deeper truths. Perfect for anyone seeking Rumi's profound insight, this book is a treasure trove of exuberant and earthy narratives that resonate with the reader's soul.
Delve into Rumi's world where love stories intertwine with life's complexities—betrayal, joy, and the eternal quest for connection. These timeless tales, enriched by the human experience, reveal not only humor but also wisdom about existence itself. The notorious 'Latin parts' included here add an authentic touch, previously deemed too unseemly in earlier translations.
Rumi's words, as translated by the esteemed Coleman Barks, offer a contemporary take on classic prose that appeals to both new readers and Rumi enthusiasts alike. “The minute I heard my first love story, I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was,” Rumi says, reminding us of our inherent longing for love.
Ideal as a gift for friends, family, or yourself, 'Rumi's Little Book of Love and Laughter' invites you to laugh, love, and reflect deeply on humanity. Enjoy free shipping and expect delivery within 6 weeks. This BRAND NEW paperback edition is published by Red Wheel/Weiser and is a must-have for those who appreciate the depths of Rumi’s poetic genius.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781571747617
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2016
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Description:
Rowdy, ecstatic, and sometimes stern, these teaching stories and fables reveal new and very human properties in Rumi's vision. Included here are the notorious "Latin parts" that Reynold Nicholson felt were too unseemly to appear in English in his 1920s translation. For Rumi, anything that human beings do--however compulsive--affords a glimpse into the inner life.
Here are more than 40 fables or teaching stories that deal with love, laughter, death, betrayal, and the soul. The stories are exuberant, earthy, and bursting with vitality--much like a painting by Hieronymus Bosch or Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. The characters are guilty, lecherous, tricky, ribald, and finally possessors of opened souls.
Barks writes: "These teaching stories are a kind of scrimshaw--intricately carved, busy figures, confused and threatening, and weirdly funny.
This is an entertaining collection from one of the greatest spiritual poets of all time, rendered by his most popular translator.
"The minute I heard my first love story, I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was. Lovers don't finally meet somewhere. They're in each other all along."--Rumi
Delve into Rumi's world where love stories intertwine with life's complexities—betrayal, joy, and the eternal quest for connection. These timeless tales, enriched by the human experience, reveal not only humor but also wisdom about existence itself. The notorious 'Latin parts' included here add an authentic touch, previously deemed too unseemly in earlier translations.
Rumi's words, as translated by the esteemed Coleman Barks, offer a contemporary take on classic prose that appeals to both new readers and Rumi enthusiasts alike. “The minute I heard my first love story, I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was,” Rumi says, reminding us of our inherent longing for love.
Ideal as a gift for friends, family, or yourself, 'Rumi's Little Book of Love and Laughter' invites you to laugh, love, and reflect deeply on humanity. Enjoy free shipping and expect delivery within 6 weeks. This BRAND NEW paperback edition is published by Red Wheel/Weiser and is a must-have for those who appreciate the depths of Rumi’s poetic genius.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781571747617
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2016
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Description:
Rowdy, ecstatic, and sometimes stern, these teaching stories and fables reveal new and very human properties in Rumi's vision. Included here are the notorious "Latin parts" that Reynold Nicholson felt were too unseemly to appear in English in his 1920s translation. For Rumi, anything that human beings do--however compulsive--affords a glimpse into the inner life.
Here are more than 40 fables or teaching stories that deal with love, laughter, death, betrayal, and the soul. The stories are exuberant, earthy, and bursting with vitality--much like a painting by Hieronymus Bosch or Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. The characters are guilty, lecherous, tricky, ribald, and finally possessors of opened souls.
Barks writes: "These teaching stories are a kind of scrimshaw--intricately carved, busy figures, confused and threatening, and weirdly funny.
This is an entertaining collection from one of the greatest spiritual poets of all time, rendered by his most popular translator.
"The minute I heard my first love story, I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was. Lovers don't finally meet somewhere. They're in each other all along."--Rumi