Reprint.Orignally published : Richmond, Surrey : Curzon Press, 1954.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Authorship of the Divan-- Jalalu 'ddin Rumi-- Shamsi Tabriz-- the spiritual director-- Jalalu 'ddin and Shamsi Tabriz-- Sufism in Persian poetry-- development of sufism-- the doctrines of Jalalu 'ddin and Plotinus-- criticism of the Divan-- editions and manuscripts of the Divan. Addenda and corrigenda-- selected poems-- notes-- additional notes.
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Publisher's Summary:
This selection of the lyrical poetry of Jalal'uddin Rumi serves as an introduction to the enigmatic and ambiguous style characteristic of Sufi doctrine. Both original test and translation are provided, together with a lengthy introduction. (source: Nielsen Book Data)