Coleman Barks Livres

Considered one of the greatest works of Persian literature, this title is written by a medieval Sufi mystic who also happens to be the most popular poet in America.

Coleman Barks has played a central role in making the Sufi mystic Rumi the most popular poet in the world. A Year with Rumi brings together 365 of Barks's elegant and beautiful translations of Rumi's greatest poems, including fifteen never-before-published poems.Barks includes an Introduction that sets Rumi in his context and an Afterword musing on poetry of the mysterious and the sacred. Join Coleman Barks and Rumi for a year-long journey into the mystical and sacred within and without. Join them in recognizing and embracing the divine in the sublime, in the ordinary, and in us all.

A collection of poetry by the thirteenth century Sufi saint cover topics ranging from emptiness and silence to elegance and majesty

Now in paperback, this is the definitive collection of America's bestselling poet Rumi's finest poems of love and lovers. In Coleman Barks' delightful and wise renderings, these poems will open your heart and soul to the lover inside and out. 'There are lovers content with longing. I'm not one of them.' Rumi is best known for his poems expressing the ecstasies and mysteries of love of all kinds – erotic, divine, friendship –and Coleman Barks collects here the best of those poems, ranging from the 'wholeness' one experiences with a true lover, to the grief of a lover's loss, and all the states in between: from the madness of sudden love to the shifting of a romance to deep friendship – these poems cover all 'the magnificent regions of the heart'.

Jelaluddin Rumi was a 13th-century philosopher, mystic, scholar and founder of the Whirling Dervishes. He was also an inspirational poet, and this collection of his work shows the themes that underpin his verses - tolerance, goodness, the experience of God and awareness through love.

Exploring the wisdom of a revered Sufi master and the father of Rumi, this book delves into the profound teachings and poetic expressions that have shaped spiritual thought. It highlights the lost words and insights that resonate with themes of love, unity, and the divine. Through a blend of historical context and lyrical prose, readers are invited to reconnect with the mystical traditions of Sufism and the enduring legacy of its influential figures. This work serves as both a spiritual guide and a celebration of poetic heritage.

2007 is the "Year of Rumi," and who better than Coleman Barks, Rumi's unlikely, supremely passionate ambassador, to mark the milestone of this great poet's 800th birthday? Barks, who was recently awarded an honorary doctorate in Persian language and literature by the University of Tehran for his thirty years of translating Rumi, has collected and translated ninety new poems, most of them never published before in any form. The result is this beautiful edition titled Rumi: Bridge to the Soul. The "bridge" in the title is a reference to the Khajou Bridge in Isphahan, Iran, which Barks visited with Robert Bly in May of 2006—a trip that in many ways prompted this book. The "soul bridge" also suggests Rumi himself, who crosses cultures and religions and brings us all together to listen to his words, regardless of origin or creed. Open this book and let Rumi's poetry carry you into the interior silence and joy of the spirit, the place that unites conscious knowing with a deeper, more soulful understanding.

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This collection of Rumi poems by Coleman Barks stands out due to its personal reflections and insights, offering readers a deeper connection to the verses. Barks shares his journey of translating Rumi's work, emphasizing the liberation of these poems and their new interpretations. His thoughtful explanations about the title and heartfelt gratitude towards his inspirations add a unique layer to the reading experience, inviting readers to explore the transcendent themes of Rumi's poetry in a fresh and intimate way.

Exploring a blend of personal experience and literary references, the poems in this collection traverse diverse themes, including philosophy, art, and spirituality. Coleman Barks intertwines discussions of figures like Plotinus and Keats with intimate reflections on everyday moments, creating a rich tapestry of thought. The work balances personal insights with expansive ideas, inviting readers into a unique poetic landscape that resonates with both intimacy and breadth.