Publisher's Synopsis
As one of the world's most loved poets, Rumi's poems are celebrated for their message of love and their beauty, but too often they are stripped of their mystical and spiritual meanings. 'The Gift of Rumi' offers a new reading of Rumi, contextualising his work against the broader backdrop of Islamic mysticism and adding a richness and authenticity that is lacking in many Westernized conceptions of his work. Emily O'Dell has studied Sufism both academically and in practice, learning from the Mevlevi master and his whirling dervishes. She weaves this expertise throughout this book, sharing a new vision of Rumi's classic work.
