Selected Poems from the Dīvāni Shamsi Tabrīz

Professor Nicholson's English translation of selected poems from the Dīvān of Rūmī is often credited as being the best-known version in a European language.

Nicholson (Author)

9780521292177, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 1 September 1977

424 pages
19.9 x 12.7 x 2.2 cm, 0.45 kg

The Dīvāni Shamsi Tabrīz is a masterpiece of Persian literature and a classic work in the history of Sūfiism. With his Masnavī it is one of the key writings of the renowned mystic poet Jalālu 'ddīn Rūmī (1207–1273). Professor Nicholson's English translation of selected poems from the Dīvān of Rūmī 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 Dīvān
2. Jalālu 'ddīn Rūmī
3. Shamsi Tabrīz
4. The Spiritual Director
5. Jalālu 'ddīn and Shamsi Tabrīz
6. Sūfiism in Persian poetry. Development of Sūfiism
7. The doctrines of Jalālu 'ddīn and Plotinus
8. Criticism of the Dīvān
9. Editions and Manuscripts of the Dīvān
Addenda and corrigenda
Selected poems
Notes
Appendices
Indices.

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