Author : Franklin D. Lewis
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1780741200
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Rumi: Swallowing the Sun by : Franklin D. Lewis
Download or read book Rumi: Swallowing the Sun written by Franklin D. Lewis and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully presented volume that draws from the breadth of the great Persian poet’s work Timeless and eternal, the poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi is loved the world over. The best-selling poet from America to Afghanistan, his words are as relevant today as ever, still resonating with contemporary concerns of both East and West alike. Commemorating the 800th anniversary of Rumi's birth, this beautifully presented volume draws from the breadth of Rumi's work, spanning his prolific career from start to finish. From the uplifting to the mellow, Franklin's Lewis polished translation will prove inspirational to both keen followers of Rumi's work and readers discovering the great poet for the first time.