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The Reed and the Flame
40 Poems of Rumi in Modern English
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Zustellung: Mo, 09.11.2026
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Beschreibung
Seven hundred years ago, in the city of Konya, a respected scholar heard the cry of the reed flute - and became the most beloved poet the world has ever known. His name was Jalal al-Din Rumi, and the fire that entered his verse has never gone out. The Reed and the Flame. gathers 40 of Rumi's most powerful poems and passages - the storytelling wisdom of the Masnavi, the ecstatic love poetry of the Divan-e Shams, and the flashing brilliance of the Rubaiyat - rendered in clear, modern English that keeps the music and the meaning of the original Persian. This is not a stiff academic translation, and not a loose paraphrase that drifts from the source. Every poem here is made to be read aloud, felt, and returned to. Inside every chapter you will find:. The Persian opening line, honoring the original text. A short introduction placing the poem in Rumi's life and world. The poem itself, in flowing modern English. A brief reflection drawing out its meaning for today's reader. A guide to the symbols - the reed, the wine, the Beloved, the flame. This collection is for you if:. You have met Rumi in scattered quotes and want the real poems behind them. You are drawn to Sufi wisdom, meditation, and the spiritual path. You love world literature and want a faithful, beautiful gateway into the Persian classics. You are searching for a meaningful gift for a reader, a seeker, or a lover of poetry. From the publisher of The Rose and the Tavern: 40 Ghazals of Hafez in Modern English. , Persian Poetry Caravan brings the treasures of Persian literature to modern readers - with accuracy, elegance, and heart. Open the book. Listen to the reed. Step toward the flame. Seven hundred years ago, in the city of Konya, a respected scholar heard the cry of the reed flute - and became the most beloved poet the world has ever known. His name was Jalal al-Din Rumi, and the fire that entered his verse has never gone out. The Reed and the Flame. gathers 40 of Rumi's most powerful poems and passages - the storytelling wisdom of the Masnavi, the ecstatic love poetry of the Divan-e Shams, and the flashing brilliance of the Rubaiyat - rendered in clear, modern English that keeps the music and the meaning of the original Persian. This is not a stiff academic translation, and not a loose paraphrase that drifts from the source. Every poem here is made to be read aloud, felt, and returned to. Inside every chapter you will find:. The Persian opening line, honoring the original text. A short introduction placing the poem in Rumi's life and world. The poem itself, in flowing modern English. A brief reflection drawing out its meaning for today's reader. A guide to the symbols - the reed, the wine, the Beloved, the flame. This collection is for you if:. You have met Rumi in scattered quotes and want the real poems behind them. You are drawn to Sufi wisdom, meditation, and the spiritual path. You love world literature and want a faithful, beautiful gateway into the Persian classics. You are searching for a meaningful gift for a reader, a seeker, or a lover of poetry. From the publisher of The Rose and the Tavern: 40 Ghazals of Hafez in Modern English. , Persian Poetry Caravan brings the treasures of Persian literature to modern readers - with accuracy, elegance, and heart. Open the book. Listen to the reed. Step toward the flame.