Books about Rumi and Poetry

The forbidden Rumi
by Nevit O. Ergin

The Suppressed Poems of Rumi on Love, Heresy, and Intoxication (Paperback).

The Essential Rumi
by Jalal Al-Din Rumi, John Moyne (Translator), A. J. Arberry (Translator), Nicholson, Coleman Barks

No translator could do greater justice to the gorgeous simplicity of Rumi's poetry than Coleman Barks has done here.

The Love Poems of Rumi
by Jalal Al-Din Rumi, Deepak Chopra (Translator), Fereydoun Kia (Translator)

These sensual poems are not so abstract that they are difficult to interpret. Read them to a lover and watch them blush and smile. After all poetry is a brilliant way to make love!

Rumi- Poet of the Heart
by Coleman Barks, Deepak Chopra, et al.

Video (VHS).

Truly inspiring, with gorgeous music and dance footage. Everyone should check out this video.

The Illustrated Rumi :
A Treasury of Wisdom from the Poet of the Soul
by Jalalu'ddin Rumi (Author), Philip Dunn (Author)Translator, Manuela Dunn Mascetti Translator, Huston Smith Introduction

For those who know Rumi, here at last is a translation and presentation whose majesty match the wisdom of the message. For those who do not yet know Rumi, this exquisite book opens a window to insights that will always be treasured.

Rumi: We Are Three
by Coleman Barks

It has some of his most captivating poems, is very affordable and is high quality for a paperback.

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