"Mafi's luminous translation brings the Persian poet Rumi's distinctive and timeless Sufi lessons to a new audience." — Foreword ReviewsThis fresh prose translation of 105 short teaching stories by Rumi, which form the core of the six-volume Masnavi, explores the hidden spiritual aspects of everyday experience. Rumi transforms the seemingly mundane events of daily life into profound Sufi teaching moments. These prose gems transport readers to the world of t...

Jalaloddin Rumi's Masnavi-ye Ma'navi, or 'Spiritual Couplets', composed in the 13th Century, is a monumental work of poetry in the Sufi tradition of Islamic mysticism. For centuries before his love poetry became a literary phenomenon in the West, Rumi's Masnavi had been revered in the Islamic world as its greatest mystical text. Drawing upon a vast array of characters, stories and fables, and deeply versed in spiritual teaching, it takes us on a profound ...

'The pen would smoothly write the things it knew But when it came to love it split in two, A donkey stuck in mud is logic's fate - Love's nature only love can demonstrate.' Rumi's Masnavi is widely recognized as the greatest Sufi poem ever written, and has been called 'the Koran in Persian'. The thirteenth-century Muslim mystic Rumi composed his work for the benefit of his disciples in the Sufi order named after him, better known as the whirling dervishes. In orde...

Selected Works of Rumi (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)Immerse yourself in the timeless wisdom of Rumi, one of the greatest mystical poets of all time. This beautifully crafted deluxe edition brings together his most profound works, including selections from The Masnavi and Dīvān-i Shams-i Tabrīz, along with enchanting ghazals and illuminating Sufi anecdotes.What the Book Explores • Core themes developed through structured progression• Concepts presented with clarity and coherenc...

Divan of Shams of Tabriz: In English - By Rumi, Translated by Hojat Naghshejahan presents the timeless poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi in an accessible English translation for modern readers.The Divan of Shams of Tabriz is one of Rumi's most celebrated works, inspired by his profound spiritual connection with Shams of Tabriz. In these passionate and mystical poems, Rumi explores love, longing, devotion, separation, union, spiritual awakening, and the soul's jo...

Divan of Shams of Tabriz: By Rumi - In English and Farsi, Presented Side by Side brings readers into the passionate, mystical, and timeless world of Jalal al-Din Rumi, one of the most beloved poets of Persian literature.Inspired by Rumi's profound spiritual connection with Shams of Tabriz, the Divan of Shams is a remarkable collection of poetry exploring divine love, longing, transformation, self-discovery, separation, reunion, and the soul's search for th...

The Mesnevi: Modernised is a fresh, faithful retelling of Rumi's thirteenth-century masterpiece—the foundational text of Sufi mysticism and one of the world's great works of spiritual literature.Drawing on James W. Redhouse's 1881 translation, this new edition reshapes Rumi's voice into modern English without losing its music or meaning. The result is both poetic and readable—a book that restores the Mesnevi's depth for readers of every background.Each tale and ref...

She’s hired to tell the story of the man who once tore her career apart.He has no idea who she really is.Clara Bennett built a bestselling romance career behind a pen name after one brutal review nearly destroyed her confidence. Now, desperate for financial security, she accepts a ghostwriting job she never should have taken: writing the memoir of Elliot Hargrave—the critic whose words once evi...

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.But finding a starting point can be overwhelming, even off-putting, so in this series we offer up our Top 10 classic poet...

The Mad Butterfly's Ball is an essential compendium of stories dedicated to the lurking horror and profound wonder of those that live, largely unseen, in the world around us—the enigmatic insect! Featuring original and new works by Clive Barker, Jeffrey Thomas, Kaaron Warren, Paul Di Filippo, Eugen Bacon, and many more, alongside classics of the subgenre, The Mad Butterfly's Ball is the largest and most comprehensive anthology of its kind, with stunning illustrations by R...

Through its stories, The Masnavi addresses human struggles, social issues, and the complexities of life, highlighting virtues like kindness, faith, and humility. Rumi skillfully weaves tales of human behavior, emphasizing the transformative journey toward enlightenment and understanding through love and devotion.The stories in The Masnavi reflect lessons about surrender, self-awareness, and the rejection of worldly distractions. Its narratives are deeply symbolic, employing metaphors and a...

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.But finding a starting point can be overwhelming, even off-putting, so in this series we offer up our Top 10 classic poet...