Rumi

Of all the Persian poets, Mevlana Jalal-e-Din Mohammad Mevlavi Balkhi Rumi (1207-1273) is the most popular and widely read in North America. Born in the Persian Empire city of Balkh (now in Afghanistan), Rumi's family fled the invading Mongol hordes and emigrated to the city of Konya, in what is now Turkey. Rumi became a scholar and theologian, spending his days teaching or studying the great mystics such as Attar.

Around the year 1244, a wandering Sufi dervish known as Shams Tabrizi came to the city. For several years afterwards, he and Rumi would spend a great deal of time together. Eventually, Shams left Konya and never returned, though the exact circumstances are unclear (some say Rumi's disciples, angered by the loss of their teacher to the dervish's company, murdered Shams, while others say Rumi's son murdered Shams out of jealousy). It is known that Shams' disappearance led to some of Rumi's most inspired poetry, which is widely read and treasured to this day.

The relationship between the two has also been the inspiration for much Persian music and art. His poems have been set to music and are widely performed throughout the world. In addition, calligraphers such as Farahani and painters such as Farshchian have created great works of art in their own rights.

Rumi's tomb in Konya, Turkey.

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9789643030113 Rumi. Selected Ghazals of Shams Jalal-uddin Mohammad Balkhi. Poetry, 631 pages, 25 cm. Edited by Reza Shafie Kadkani. Selected poems, entirely in Persian. Tehran: Amir Kabir, 1396 (2017 CE). Softcover. 4 $45.00
9789643064617 Rumi. Hidden Music. Poetry, 181 pages, 22 cm. Selected poems in Persian and English with 15 abstract illustrations by Azima Melita Kolin. Tehran: Yassavoli, 2016. Hardcover. Click here for sample pages.

Package dimensions: 8" x 8" x 3"  Weight: 3-4 pounds.

 4 $55.00

55006607

9646895182

 Rumi. Jan-i jan: muntakhabati az Divan-i Shams hamrah ba tarjumah inglisi va tuzihat. Poetry, 432 pages, 25 cm. Selected poems from the Divan of Shams of Tabriz. Translated into English by R. A. Nicholson. Edited and compiled by Hasan Lahuti. Text in both English and Persian. Click here for sample pages. Tehran: Nashre Namak, 2007. Hardcover.

Package dimensions: 8" x 8" x 3"  Weight: 2-3 pounds.

 2 $55.00

37448663

9643060306

 Rumi. Masnavi i Ma'navi:  The Spiritual Couplets of Rumi, translated by E.H. Whinfield.  Poetry, 166 pages, col. ill., 24 cm. Entirely in English with a Persian introduction.  Part of the Persian World Heritage Series. Illustrated with miniatures. Tehran: Yassavoli, 1999.  Hardcover with dust jacket.

Package: 11" x 11" x 3"  Weight: 2-3 pounds.

 9 $72.00

77521650

9643062104

 Rumi. Ausgewahtle Geschichten aus dem Masnawi und Ghaselen aus dem Diwan Schams Tabrisi.  Poetry, 162 pages, col. ill., 24 cm. Rumi's Masnavi in the original Persian text with full German translation, including additional selections from the Divan-e Shams-e Tabrizi.  It also includes some excellent miniature illustrations. Tehran:  Yassavoli, 2001. Hardcover w/ dust jacket. 2 $95.00
9789643030117 Rumi. Selected Ghazals of Shams Jalaluddin Balkhi. Poetry, 631 pages, 24 cm. 27th Edition. Edited by M.R.S. Kadkani. Tehran: Amir Kabir, 1396 (2017 CE). Softcover. 2 $45.00
9789646994935 Rumi. Shams-e Parandeh (Shams the Bird): Forty-Eight Ghazals from the Divan of Shams of Tabriz. Poetry, 154 Pages, 20 cm. It is said that Shams' nickname was "Parandeh" or "Bird" because he was a restless traveler who seldom stayed in one place for long. In Rumi's own words, after meeting Shams he was transformed from a bookish, sober scholar to an impassioned seeker of the truth and love. Rumi and Shams stayed together for a short time, about 2 years in total, but the impact of their meeting left an everlasting impression on Rumi and his work. After Shams was murdered by Rumi's youngest son, Rumi fell into a deep state of grief, which led him to compose some 70,000 verses of poetry. These thousands of poems were collected in two epic books: the Divan of Shams-e Tabrizi and the Masnavi (Mathnawi) & Mahnavi. This book is a selection of poems from the Divan of Shams-e Tabrizi in English and Persian, with a Foreword by Peter Chelkoweski; English translations by Iraj Anvar with modern Persian translations by Fatemeh Kavandi. It includes color illustrations throughout, a glossary, contents in Persian and English. There is also a biography of Rumi (only in Persian). 2 $39.00

252022345

9646994555

Rumi. Naghmeha-yi Behesht (Words of Paradise). Poetry, 135 pages, col. ill., 20 cm. Selected poems from the Divan of Shams of Tabrizi and the Masnavi. Text in Persian and English. Tehran: Nazar Research & Cultural Institute, 2007. 1st Ed. Click here for sample pages.

 

 4 35.00
9649467971 Rumi. 60 Lyrics of Molana Jalal al-Din Rumi. Poetry, 150 pages, 18 cm. This limited edition (2000 copies) presents a collection of the Sufi mystic's poetry in both Persian and English.  This is an excellent introduction to his work. Tehran: Chav, 2005.  Hardcover with dust jacket. 1 $45.00
9649467971 Rumi. 60 Lyrics of Molana Jalal al-Din Rumi. Poetry, 150 pages, 18 cm. This limited edition (2000 copies) presents a collection of the Sufi mystic's poetry in both Persian and English.  This is an excellent introduction to his work. Tehran: Chav, 2005.  Hardcover with dust jacket. Note: same ISBN as above, but with a new cover. 2 $45.00
500745907

9789648838657

 Rumi. Me and Rumi: The Autobiography of Shams-i Tabrizi (Man va Mawlana: zindigani-i Shams-i Tabrizi va irtibat-i u ba Mawlana Jalal al-Din). Literature, 450 pages, col. ill, 25 cm.  Persian compilation by Shahab Al-Din Abbasi, translated into English by William C. Chittick.  Tehran: Intisharat-e Morvarid, 4th Edition, 1388. Limited Edition of only 1100 copies. Hardcover. Some slight scuff or scratch marks on cover; not very noticeable. Small shelf wear on lower left corner, but in new condition and suitable for gift.

Package dimensions: 8" x 8" x 3"  Weight: 3-4 pounds.

 1 $75.00
9789642240114 Dakani, Parviz Abassi. Shams-e Man va Khoda-ye Man. Lit Criticism, 503 pages, 24 cm. 2nd Edition. An investigation into Movlana Jalal-uddin Molavi Rumi's life and his relationship with Shams-e Tabrizi. Text entirely in Persian. Tehran: Nashre Elm, 1390 (2011 CE). Hardcover.

Note: one of these two copies has slight binding issues; all pages are intact and will remain so with reasonably careful handling.

 2 $60.00
9786009119189 Shafaak, Elif. Tarceqat-e Eshq (Way of Life). Fiction, 392 pages, 24 cm. Translated by Akram Gaffarvand. 4th Edition. This is a story of patience and love featuring Rumi and Shams. Click here for additional details. The text is entirely in Persian. Tehran: Fekre Azeem, 1395 (2016 CE). Softcover. 1 $49.00
9786006413099 Rumi. Selected Poems from the Divan-e Shams-e Tabrizi. Poetry, 494 pages, 25 cm. Selected poems from the Divan of Shams of Tabriz, translated into English by AJ Arberry.  It includes a preface by Arberry. Text in both English and Persian. Click here for a sample page. Tehran: Aban Books, 2013.  Limited edition of 2000 copies. Harcdover with dust jacket. 
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Package dimensions: 8" x 8" x 3"  Weight: 3-4 pounds.

 0 $75.00
9789647141871 Rumi. Koleyat-e Shams-e Tabrizi. Poetry, 2779 pages in two volumes, 27 cm. Edited by Kazem Abedini Motlaq. An extensive edition of Rumi's poems dedicated to Shams of Tabriz. Tehran: Mirdashti Farhang Sara, 1384 (2005 CE). Hardcover with dust jacket.  Out of Stock 0 $170.00

52523982

9646805094

 Rumi. Mystical Poems of Rumi. Poetry, 512 pages, 24 cm. This edition is a selection of 400 of Rumi's poems, in the original Persian text with a full English translation by noted scholar A.J. Arberry (edited by Ali Ahmadi). Contains 466 pages of poems and 46 pages of helpful endnotes. Tehran: Nashr-i Butah, 2002. Hardcover. Out of Stock 0 $65.00

62774564

9643632482

 Rumi. Silent Words. Poetry and prose, 1509 pages, 21 cm.  The original Persian text with English translations by R.A. Nicholson and A.J. Arberry. Pages are divided approximately equally between English and Persian. Tehran: Hermes Publishers, in collaboration with the International Centre for Dialogue Among Civilisations, 2004. Hardcover w/dust jacket. Out of Stock 0 $65.00

224697882

9649376666

 Rumi. The Mathnawi of Rumi. Poetry, 6 v., 21 cm. The complete unabridged version in six volumes. The original Persian text is included with full English translation by Reynold A. Nicholson.  This edition includes Nicholson's original introduction.  Tehran:  So'ad, 2002. Hardcover w/dust jacket. Out of Stock 0 $125.00
9645624649 Rumi. Matne Kamele Masnaviye Manavi, or the Comprehensive Masnavi and Manavi of Rumi.  Poetry, 1318 pages, 24 cm. Unabridged edition with corrections by noted Rumi scholar R. A. Nicholson. It is comprised of five dafter (volumes) and four additions.  Includes an introduction detailing Rumi's geneaology, along with an index. Text entirely in Persian. 8th Edition. Tehran: Pejoohesh, 2005. Hardcover.  Out of Stock 0 $85.00

55006607

9646895182

 Rumi. Jan-i jan: muntakhabati az Divan-i Shams hamrah ba tarjumah inglisi va tuzihat. Poetry, 432 pages, 25 cm. Selected poems from the Divan of Shams of Tabrizi. Translated into English by R. A. Nicholson. Edited and compiled by Hasan Lahuti. Text in both English and Persian. Click here for sample pages. Tehran: Nashre Namak, 2007. Softcover.   Out of Stock 0 $45.00