Rumi: Hidden Music - Hardcover

Mafi, Maryam

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 000712032X ISBN 13: 9780007120321

Publisher: Thorsons Pub, 2002

Synopsis

A breathtaking never before translated collection of poems by Rumi, one of the world's most mystical teachers. These beautiful, contemporary new translations combined with gorgeous full color images speak directly to us now. The poems are grouped thematically, and explore the intricacies of love, longing, and the quest for truth and joy with mystical splendor.

About this title

About the Author:

Maryam Mafi is an experienced Persian translator who studied in the US and has translated a variety of scholarly and poetic works. She is based in London. Azima Melita Kolin is a poet, musician and an artist living in London. Coming from different backgrounds of language, music and art, they have stretched the boundaries of their collaboration from Iran to Bulgaria, from America to eastern and western Europe. Their meeting place is the love they both share for Rumi.

Review:

From Hidden Music: My love, you are closer to me than myself, You shine through my eyes. Your light is brighter than the moon. Step into the garden So all the flowers, even the tall poplar Can kneel before your beauty. Let your voice silence the lily Famous for its hundred tongues.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorsons Pub
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 000712032X
• ISBN 13: 9780007120321
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224