The Essential Rumi is by Jelaluddin Rumi (translated by Coleman Barks). Barks does a great job of translating this 13th-century mystic's words into English verse that maintains the magic, delicacy, and simplicity of the original. Rumi's Persian heritage is discussed and explained as well. His poetry is about love, death, pleasure, human weakness, longing; in short, life. Rumi's work is full of passion, joy, and humor. All fans of poetry should not miss this delightful work.
Ratings: 11th grade - 9 out of 10 - AC (some mature thematic content).
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