The Festival of Spring, from the Díván of Jeláleddín: Rendered in English Gazels after Rückert's Versions, with an Introduction and a Criticism of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám: Poetry Guide and Free E
The Festival of Spring, from the Díván of Jeláleddín: Rendered in English Gazels after Rückert's Versions, with an Introduction and a Criticism of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Festival of Spring, from the Díván of Jeláleddín: Rendered in English Gazels after Rückert's Versions, with an Introduction and a Criticism of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Jalal al-Din Rumi, Maulana (1207–1273).
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"The Festival of Spring, from the Díván of Jeláleddín" by Maulana Jalal al-Din Rumi is a collection of mystical poetry written in the 13th century. This work presents a selection of gazels, which are Persian lyrical poems characterized by their interplay of love, spirituality, and nature. The poetry reflects profound themes of divine connection, the cyclical nature of life, and the pursuit of unity with the divine. At the start of the book, the introduction offers a homage to Rumi's status as a preeminent mystical poet. It highlights how his poetry interweaves beauty, spirituality, and deep philosophical insights, calling attention to the vibrancy of creation and the quest for divine love. The opening gazels delve into themes of light versus darkness, the essence of life and death, and the enchanting beauty of spring, all encapsulated in rich imagery and rhythm. These poems invite readers to awaken their hearts and embrace the transformative power of love and faith, setting the tone for a deeply reflective and inspiring poetic journey.
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- Title: The Festival of Spring, from the Díván of Jeláleddín: Rendered in English Gazels after Rückert's Versions, with an Introduction and a Criticism of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám
- Author credits: Jalal al-Din Rumi, Maulana (1207–1273)
- Catalogue language: English
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- Omar Khayyam. Rubaiyat
- Sufi poetry, Persian
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- Category: Poetry
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