The Essential Rumi by John Moyne, Rumi

The Essential Rumi

John Moyne, Rumi with Coleman Barks (Translator), A.J. Arberry (Translator), Reynold Alleyne Nicholson (Translator)

302 pages • first pub 1273 (editions)

nonfiction classics poetry challenging reflective slow-paced
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This pretty book of verse calls well-deserved attention to Jalaluddin Rumi, a 13th-century mystic considered by many to be one of the greatest poets the world has ever seen. But while author Coleman Barks's intentions may be the best, it's doubtfu...

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Moods

reflective 92%
inspiring 68%
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
hopeful 27%
informative 22%
relaxing 22%
mysterious 16%
funny 9%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%
dark 1%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 36%
fast 3%

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4.2

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