The Life, Teachings and Poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi.
This painstakingly researched guide by Franklin D Lewis goes beyond biography to set a new benchmark in the field of Rumi studies.
The author pays particular attention to the phenomenon of Rumi in the West, and offers new perspectives on the never-before-seen translations, and including a wide variety of Rumi's prose and poetry, this scholarly but accessible book is ideal both for the student and the enthusiastic non-specialist.