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The Poetry of Rumi by Rumi (13th Century)
Step into the extraordinary poetry of Rumi, the thirteenth-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic whose words about love, loss, longing, and spiritual transformation still resonate more than 750 years after his death. We'll explore the remarkable friendship with Shams of Tabriz that transformed Rumi's life, journey through the stories and poetry of the Masnavi and Divan-e Shams, and discover what dancing, drunkenness, reed flutes, elephants in dark rooms, and lovers knocking at doors can teach us about the ego, divine love, and the search for meaning. Along the way, we'll separate the…
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