The Drowned Book: Ecstatic and Earthy Reflections of Bahauddin, the Father of Rumi

The Drowned Book: Ecstatic and Earthy Reflections of Bahauddin, the Father of Rumi - Paperback

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The Drowned Book: Ecstatic and Earthy Reflections of Bahauddin, the Father of Rumi - Paperback

The Drowned Book: Ecstatic and Earthy Reflections of Bahauddin, the Father of Rumi - Paperback

by Coleman Barks , John Moyne
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The Lost Words of the Sufi Master and Father of Rumi

Bahauddin, Rumi's father, was not only a major force in the development of Islamic spirituality, but also a deeply influential force in his son's life. In this, the first ever substantial English version of a wonderful but virtually unknown book, Bahauddin proves to be a daring, spiritual genius. His voice comes through the delightful, passionate craft of Coleman Barks, who transforms the Persian translations of John Moyne into fresh spiritual literature.

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The Lost Words of the Sufi Master and Father of Rumi

Bahauddin, Rumi's father, was not only a major force in the development of Islamic spirituality, but also a deeply influential force in his son's life. In this, the first ever substantial English version of a wonderful but virtually unknown book, Bahauddin proves to be a daring, spiritual genius. His voice comes through the delightful, passionate craft of Coleman Barks, who transforms the Persian translations of John Moyne into fresh spiritual literature.
ISBN9780060750633
Author Coleman Barks , John Moyne
PublisherHarperOne
GenreReligion & spirituality and Literature
FormatPaperback
PublishedJune 2005
LanguageENG- English
Pages192
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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The Drowned Book: Ecstatic and Earthy Reflections of Bahauddin, the Father of Rumi

The Drowned Book: Ecstatic and Earthy Reflections of Bahauddin, the Father of Rumi - Paperback

The Drowned Book: Ecstatic and Earthy Reflections of Bahauddin, the Father of Rumi - Paperback

By Coleman Barks and John Moyne
About Coleman Barks
COLEMAN BARKS is the best-selling translator of The Essential Rumi The Soul of Rumi, and Rumi: The Book of Love and author of numerous volumes of poetry including Winter Sky: New and Selected Poems, 1968-2008 (Georgia). He taught creative writing and American poetry in the English Department at the University of Georgia for thirty years and currently lives in Athens, Georgia.
About John Moyne
John Moyne is a Persian scholar and Emeritus Professor and former head of Linguistics at the Graduate School of the City University of New York.

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