About this title: Rumi, who wrote and preached in Persia during the thirteenth century, was inspired by a wandering mystic, or dervish, named Shams al-Din. Rumi's vast body of poetry includes a lengthy poem of religious mysticism, the "Mathnavi," and more than three thousand lyrics and odes. A.J. Arberry, who selected four hundred of the lyrics for translation, ...
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Edition: Fifth Printing
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1974
ISBN-13:9780226731513ISBN:0226731510
Description: Near Fine. 16mo-over 5¾"-6¾" tall 0226731510. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1968
ISBN-13:9780226731513ISBN:0226731510
Description: Fine. 0-226-73151-0. Softcover, in Fine condition, no stamps or writing, translated from the Persians by A. J. Arberry, looks like new, no flaws to note, a very nice looking book, read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780226731513ISBN:0226731510
Description: Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. A photo of this book is available. Fine condition. NO remainder marks or clippings. Tight spine, bright pages. 202 pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Synopsis Rumi, who wrote and preached in Persia during the thirteenth century, was inspired by a wandering mystic, or dervish, named Shams al-Din. Rumi's vast body of poetry includes a lengthy poem of religious mysticism, the Mathnavi, and more than three thousand lyrics and odes. A.J. Arberry, who selected ... read more
Edition: Annotated.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780226731513ISBN:0226731510
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Like new, binding tight, pages clean, spine uncreased. Cover is shiny w/minimal scratches/bends. Edges have minimal wear/chipping. Corners have minute curl/bends. Trade paperback. read more
Edition: Annotated.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Date Published: 1974
ISBN-13:9780226731513ISBN:0226731510
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Near fine, gentle bumps to the fore edge corners. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 202 p. UNESCO Collection of Representative Works. Persian Heritage, 3. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr
Date Published: 1974-03-15
ISBN-13:9780226731513ISBN:0226731510
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780226731513. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Date Published: 1974
ISBN-13:9780226731513ISBN:0226731510
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Description: Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. 1974. Paperback. Used, very good. Very good overall with light to moderate wear. No dust jacket. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press, Chicago, Ill
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780226731513ISBN:0226731510
Description: Near Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Copy has very slight rubbing. An excellent introduction to Rumi. Arberry has translated from the Persian, selected and annotated a number of the finest, he calls Rumi "one of the world's greatest poets. In profundity of thought, inventiveness of image, and triumphant mastery of language, he stands out as the supreme genius of Islamic mysticism. " 202pp. Desirable! read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1974
ISBN-13:9780226731513ISBN:0226731510
Description: Very Good. 202 pgs. Includes notes to the text. Small water spot on half-title page. The first of two volumes of Rumi's poetry, chosen and translated by Arberry, and drawing on lyrics, odes, and his lengthy poem of religious mysticism, Mathnavi. read more
"Probably the most faithful English translation of Rumi to date, with the Islamic mysticism that Coleman Barks waters down for American readers intact. Props to A.J. Arberry."
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