The Essential Rumi - reissue

This revised and expanded edition of The Essential Rumi includes a new introduction by Coleman Barks and more than 80 never-before-published poems of Rumi. Through his lyrical translations, Coleman Barks has been instrumental in bringing this exquisite Sufi poetry to a remarkably wide range of readers, making the ecstatic, spiritual poetry of thirteenth-century Sufi Mystic Rumi more popular than ever. The Essential Rumi continues to be the bestselling of all Rumi books, and the definitive selection of his beautiful, mystical poetry. Inside the bestselling Rumi collection of all time, you'll discover:- The Essential Translator: Coleman Barks's masterful, lyrical translations that have made Rumi the most popular poet in America.- Over 80 New Poems: Discover dozens of never-before-published poems of longing, ecstasy, and union, newly translated for this expanded edition.- Timeless Sufi Mysticism: Journey into the heart of the 13th-century spiritual tradition with poetry that speaks directly to the soul's deepest questions.- A Gateway to the Beloved: Explore themes of ecstatic love, divine emptiness, and profound surrender that have resonated with seekers and poetry lovers for centuries.

Coleman Barks is a renowned poet and the bestselling author of The Essential Rumi, Rumi: The Big Red Book, The Soul of Rumi, Rumi: The Book of Love, and The Drowned Book. He was prominently featured in both of Bill Moyers' PBS television series on poetry, The Language of Life and Fooling with Words. He taught English and poetry at the University of Georgia for thirty years, and he now focuses on writing, readings, and performances.