The Rumi Collection: An Anthology of Translations of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi

For those who like to read Rumi this is a very well put together anthology of his works

Rumi is actually a great poet! I'm not a Muslim myself, (I'm a Christian actually) but you cannot deny his writing capability.

This is actually my favorite Rumi collection I've found, Helminski is an amazing translator, and he includes many poems and passages translated by other people as well, so you get the best selection of translations chosen by a true expert. Touches me to tears sometimes, right in the heart of my deepest being, where only the truest of lovers can touch. Highly recommended.

As someone who is limited to reading Rumi in english, I know that transliteration from the original is very difficult, and I am appreciative of any efforts to illuminate the writings of this great teacher. That being said, in my reading, many of these poems seem flat, lacking the beauty, incisiveness, and spiritual depth of those translated by Coleman Barks (whose translations are also in this book, and sparkle in comparison).

I adore Rumi. I appreciate the work of Kabir Helminski. After reading a few poems, I get a sense of the voice of each translator, so that after reading the first 2 lines of any of these, I know who translated it. Some of these short verses are so ecstatic that they take my breath away and I have to put the book down and just let it in. This little book goes a long way. Ann C.

Rumi is good reading for anyone. The philosophy is never at odds with any way of life or religion. The teachings and writings follow what God has said. Rumi writings as still as relevant today as when they were written so many centuries ago.

I love Rumi; great translation, very good intro to each chapter. clarifying and deep; lovely!

The size is perfect for travel or the beach

I enjoy reading Rumi's pithy wisdom sayings and this is a nice little (pocket sized) book with a lot of good content.

A beautiful collection of the works of Rumi.

Rumi is enthralling and I never leave the pages of this book uninspired

I'm very pleased with this book.

A beautifully designed and presented book, with thought-provoking translations of Rumi's work. The essays in the beginning on translating Rumi were a useful addition.