Masnavi of Rumi, Book Two: A New English Translation with Explanatory Notes

Jalaloddin Rumi's Masnavi-ye Ma navi is a 13th-century Sufi poetry masterpiece, revered as the greatest mystical text in the Islamic world. This new translation by Alan Williams establishes it as a global literary achievement, rendered in highly readable blank verse and including the original Persian text for reference.

Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 20 February 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Jalaloddin Rumi's Masnavi-ye Ma navi, also known as 'Spiritual Couplets,' is a colossal work of poetry that belongs to the Sufi tradition of Islamic mysticism. It was written in the 13th century and has been revered as the greatest mystical text in the Islamic world for centuries. The Masnavi takes readers on a profound and playful journey of discovery, exploring the path of divine love and its ultimate goal of union with the source of all Truth.

In Book Two of the Masnavi, the second of six volumes, Rumi accompanies the reader on a quest to understand the deeper truth and reality beyond the limitations of the self. Alan Williams' authoritative new translation is presented in highly readable blank verse, preserving the original Persian text for reference. This translation establishes the Masnavi as one of the world's great literary achievements, accessible to a global readership.

The book includes an introduction, notes, and analysis by Alan Williams, as well as an edited Persian text by Mohammad Este lami. Rumi's Masnavi-ye Ma navi is a timeless masterpiece that continues to inspire and resonate with readers worldwide, offering a profound exploration of the human soul and its quest for spiritual fulfillment.

Weight: 952g
Dimension: 166 x 241 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788313148