About the book
In 1244, the brilliant poet Rumi and the wandering dervish Shams of Tabriz met and immediately fell into a deep spiritual connection. The Glance taps a major, yet little explored theme in Rumi's poetry-the mystical experience that occurs in the meeting of the eyes of the lover and the beloved, parent and child, friend and soul mate.
Coleman Barks's new translations of these powerful and complex poems capture Rumi's range from the ethereal to the everyday. They reveal the unique place of human desire, love, and ecstasy, where there exists not just the union of two souls, but the crux of the universe.
Here is a new kind of love lyric for our time-one of longing, connection, and wholeness.
Editions of The Glance
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670887552
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780141002316
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101127803
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780141800783
Read an Excerpt
In 1244, the brilliant poet Rumi and the wandering dervish Shams of Tabriz met and immediately fell into a deep spiritual connection. The Glance taps a major, yet little explored theme in Rumi's poetry-the mystical experience that occurs in the meeting of the eyes of the lover and the beloved, parent and child, friend and soul mate.
Coleman Barks's new translations of these powerful and complex poems capture Rumi's range from the ethereal to the everyday. They reveal the unique place of human desire, love, and ecstasy, where there exists not just the union of two souls, but the crux of the universe.
Here is a new kind of love lyric for our time-one of longing, connection, and wholeness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Glance about?
In 1244, the brilliant poet Rumi and the wandering dervish Shams of Tabriz met and immediately fell into a deep spiritual connection. The Glance taps a major, yet little explored theme in Rumi's poetry-the mystical experience that occurs in the meeting of the eyes of the lover and the beloved, parent and child, friend and soul mate.
Coleman Barks's new translations of these powerful and complex poems capture Rumi's range from the ethereal to the everyday. They reveal the unique place of human desire, love, and ecstasy, where there exists not just the union of two souls, but the crux of the universe.
Here is a new kind of love lyric for our time-one of longing, connection, and wholeness.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Glance?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems > Classic poetry / poems
Where can I read a sample of The Glance?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670887552
Is The Glance part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Compass
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Glance?
Jalaloddin Rumi
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Glance is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670887552) and paperback(ISBN 9780141002316) and ebook(ISBN 9781101127803) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780141800783)
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