This edition had all images removed.

Title: The Mesnevi

Series Title: Trübner's oriental series

Note: Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Turgut Dincer, Les Galloway and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Mesnevi" by Maulana Jalal al-Din Rumi is a philosophical and spiritual epic poem written in the 13th century. This foundational work of Sufi literature explores profound themes of love, spirituality, and the nature of existence through allegorical storytelling and poetic dialogue. The text often employs narratives featuring various characters to convey moral lessons and insights into the human condition, aiming to guide readers on a mystical path to understanding divine love and the self. The opening of "The Mesnevi" sets the stage for its rich tapestry of stories by introducing the life and lineage of the author and the dervish order he inspired, the Mevlevi, known for their distinct practices. It begins with selected anecdotes about Rumi's ancestry and early influences, highlighting his father's prominence as a scholar and a mystic. The narrative blends historical context with spiritual inquiry, hinting at the profound transformation Rumi would undergo and the teachings he would impart. This portion also outlines the foundational themes that will permeate the text, such as love, loss, and the quest for truth, encouraging readers to delve deeper into the mystical experiences Rumi depicts throughout the Mesnevi. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jalal al-Din Rumi, Maulana, 1207-1273

Translator: Redhouse, James W. (James William), Sir, 1811-1892

EBook No.: 61724

Published: Mar 31, 2020

Downloads: 313

Language: English

Subject: Jalal al-Din Rumi, Maulana, 1207-1273

Subject: Mevleviyeh

Subject: Sufi literature

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Mesnevi

Series Title: Trübner's oriental series

Note: Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Turgut Dincer, Les Galloway and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Mesnevi" by Maulana Jalal al-Din Rumi is a philosophical and spiritual epic poem written in the 13th century. This foundational work of Sufi literature explores profound themes of love, spirituality, and the nature of existence through allegorical storytelling and poetic dialogue. The text often employs narratives featuring various characters to convey moral lessons and insights into the human condition, aiming to guide readers on a mystical path to understanding divine love and the self. The opening of "The Mesnevi" sets the stage for its rich tapestry of stories by introducing the life and lineage of the author and the dervish order he inspired, the Mevlevi, known for their distinct practices. It begins with selected anecdotes about Rumi's ancestry and early influences, highlighting his father's prominence as a scholar and a mystic. The narrative blends historical context with spiritual inquiry, hinting at the profound transformation Rumi would undergo and the teachings he would impart. This portion also outlines the foundational themes that will permeate the text, such as love, loss, and the quest for truth, encouraging readers to delve deeper into the mystical experiences Rumi depicts throughout the Mesnevi. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jalal al-Din Rumi, Maulana, 1207-1273

Translator: Redhouse, James W. (James William), Sir, 1811-1892

EBook No.: 61724

Published: Mar 31, 2020

Downloads: 313

Language: English

Subject: Jalal al-Din Rumi, Maulana, 1207-1273

Subject: Mevleviyeh

Subject: Sufi literature

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.