The Mesnevi -

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Résumé :
FULL TITLE: The Mesnevi of Mevl?n? Jel?lu'd-d?n er-R?m?. Book first, together with some account of the life and acts of the Author, of his ancestors, and of his descendants, illustrated by a selection of characteristic anedocts, as collected by their historian, Mevl?n? Shemsu'd-d?n Ahmed el-Efl?k? el-'Arif?, translated and the poetry versified by James W. Redhouse. The Mesnevi is one of the most influential works of Sufism, commonly called the Quran in Persian. It has been viewed by many commentators as the greatest mystical poem in world literature. It tells mainly the mythical and to some extent the historical past of the Persian Empire. Its diversity, complexity and profoundness, the timeless themes of power, God, love and fidelity, together make The Mesnevi one of the most compelling and memorable spiritual works of world literature. Its author, the Persian poet and Sufi mystic Jalai ed-Din Rumi (1207-1273) found his own religious order, the Whirling Dervishes. To many modern Westerners, his teachings are one of the best introductions to the philosophy and practice of Sufism. This book has entertained generations of readers and profoundly shaped culture and literature-of both Arabian Peninsula and the world- throughout the years....

Sommaire:
The Mesnevi of Jalal al-Din Rumi is one of the great classics of Sufi literature and among the most remarkable works of mystical poetry ever written. Often described as the Qur'an in Persian, it has served for centuries as a guide to the spiritual teachings of Sufism. Written in the thirteenth century by the Persian poet and mystic Rumi (1207-1273), the Mesnevi unfolds through stories, parables, and reflections that explore the search for God and the inner life of the soul. Its pages combine spiritual instruction with vivid storytelling, expressing the themes of love, faith, and devotion that lie at the heart of Sufi tradition. This volume contains the First Book of the Mesnevi in the classic English translation and verse rendering by James W. Redhouse, together with an account of the life of Rumi drawn from early sources connected with the Mevlevi order, known in the West as the Whirling Dervishes. A cornerstone of Persian literature, the Mesnevi remains one of the most enduring works of spiritual wisdom ever written. This large print edition is designed for comfortable reading. FULL TITLE: The Mesnevi of Mevl?n? Jel?lu'd-d?n er-R?m?. Book first, together with some account of the life and acts of the Author, of his ancestors, and of his descendants, illustrated by a selection of characteristic anedocts, as collected by their historian, Mevl?n? Shemsu'd-d?n Ahmed el-Efl?k? el-'Arif?, translated and the poetry versified by James W. Redhouse....