Rumi Author:Reynold A. Nicholson The Sufi mystic and poet Jalaliddin Rumi is most beloved for his writings, which represent the ecstasies and mysteries of life in all its forms - erotic, platonic, divine - which are fresh and intense today as when they first written by this medieval, Persian-born (present-day Afghanistan) poet and spiritual genius. In this compact volume, Reyno... more »ld A. Nicholson, the renowned Islamic scholar, combines his research in Sufi doctrines and history with a rich account of the spiritual and metaphysical significance of Sufism as a living tradition. This volume reveals Rumi's charm and depth of thought more than in any other book.« less