The Book Of Rumi: 105 Stories And Fables That Illumine, Delight And Inform (Paper Back)

It is said that: “...after nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world”. This new collection of Rumi stories fills that need.A luminous translation by Maryam Mafi brings the classic poet Rumi’s distinctive and timeless Sufi lessons to a new audience, transforming the original verses into prose that conveys the vibrancy of the medieval setting, and at the same time also sounds fresh. This beautifully produced volume also reiterates Rumi’s value in modern society.This fresh prose translation of 105 short teaching stories by Rumi, which form the core of the six-volume Masnavi, explores the hidden spiritual aspects of everyday experience. Rumi transforms the seemingly mundane events of daily life into profound Sufi teaching moments. These prose gems open the mystical portal to the world of the ancient mystic.Rumi’s voice alternates between playful and authoritative, whether he is telling stories of ordinary lives or inviting the discerning reader to higher levels of introspection and attainment of transcendent values. Mafi’s translations delicately reflect the nuances of Rumi’s poetry while retaining the positive tone of all of Rumi’s writings, as well as the sense of suspense and drama that mark the essence of the Masnavi.Selling Points:• Maryam Mafi’s luminous translation brings the renowned Persian poet Rumi’s distinctive and timeless Sufi lessons to a new audience, transforming the original verses into prose that conveys the vibrancy of the medieval setting, while also sounding fresh.• One of the most popular poets ever, Rumi has a cult following of his own. He has been widely translated into world languages.• Beautifully produced and an easy read, it makes for an ideal gift book.• The cover art is from a series of paintings by Wang Guochen (late 19th century) in the collection of the School of Oriental and African Studies Library, University of London, and is a classic in itself.