Selected Poems from the D?v?ni Shamsi Tabr?z

Professor Nicholson's English translation of selected poems from the D?v?n of R?m? is often credited as being the best-known version in a European language.

Nicholson (Author)

9780521292177, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 1 September 1977

424 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 2.2 cm, 0.41 kg

The D?v?ni Shamsi Tabr?z is a masterpiece of Persian literature and a classic work in the history of S??ism. With his Masnav? it is one of the key writings of the renowned mystic poet Jal?lu 'dd?n R?m? (1207–1273). Professor Nicholson's English translation of selected poems from the D?v?n of R?m? was first published in 1898, and is often credited as being the best-known version in a European language. It is suitable for scholars and students of Persian literature and for all those interested in the mystical literature of Islam. The Persian text is printed with facing English translations, and there are copious notes, a lengthy introduction, appendices and indices.

Preface
Introduction
1. Authorship of the D?v?n
2. Jal?lu 'dd?n R?m?
3. Shamsi Tabr?z
4. The Spiritual Director
5. Jal?lu 'dd?n and Shamsi Tabr?z
6. S??ism in Persian poetry. Development of S??ism
7. The doctrines of Jal?lu 'dd?n and Plotinus
8. Criticism of the D?v?n
9. Editions and Manuscripts of the D?v?n
Addenda and corrigenda
Selected poems
Notes
Appendices
Indices.

Subject Areas: Educational: English language & literacy [YQC]