Rumi

by Cihan Okuyucu

An authoritative but accessible introduction to this important 13th-century historian and mystic poet Rumi, this work concentrates on the social and cultural environment in which he lived and produced his influential works. The book describes the war-torn lives of the people in Asia Minor at the time and states that few figures in history have made an appeal for peace so enlightened that it traveled down the centuries. A selection of passages from Rumi's works is also included, explaining his core philosophy in his own words.

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction

130 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[John Fredrickson · Rating 3 out of 5]

The beginning of this book deals with a short biography of Rumi, and reads well. Later sections get into the 'message' of Rumi, and this gets pretty tedious. The pattern moves into a question by the author, which he subsequently answers with excerpts from one or more of Rumi's works.

[Nawaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best

[Max · Rating 3 out of 5]

amazing book, just amazing...

an easy door wide open to understand Rumi's life in simple story-telling, also a brief chapter about his works, and a chapter with parables to his astonishing philosophical ideas, life lessons, reasons for life, spirituality in a deeper manifestation, morals and principles of each person.

I simply learned a lot from Rumi through this book, I find it very helpful, I advise everyone to get a grab on this, you'll be amazed on how Rumi deal with theological thoughts, pure reason and the ultimate wisdom and passion for life.

I enjoyed every bit of it.

[Akmal A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rumi is very well known for his works and literature. By reading this book, it amaze me and help me to understand the background of this great islamic scholar.