Rumi, a Persian poet from the 13th century, put his devotion to God and love of friendship in numerous poems. Although Rumi’s poems were originally written in Farsi and are centuries old, they ...

Coleman Barks, the world's best known translator of Rumi's work, is credited with helping make Rumi one of the most popular poets in the United States — Barks' 18 books of Rumi poems have sold ...

Rumi, trans. from the Persian by Brad Gooch and Maryam Mortaz. Everyman’s Library, $14.95 (256p) ISBN 978-1-101-90810-5 With millions of copies of the 13th-century Sufi mystic poet’s work sold ...

This weekend, for four performances only, Angelenos have the opportunity to check out a rare theatrical event. Rumi, an intriguing new revue based on the writings of 13th-century Persian poet and ...

The new animated movie Lamya’s Poem is a serious story about a Syrian refugee and the poet Rumi. Like Cartoon Saloon’s The Breadwinner, Lamya’s Poem focuses on how art and hope can link ...

Inspired by a Rumi poem based on the parable of “The Blind Men and the Elephant,” Javaherbin offers a lively take on a classic story about the folly of a limited perspective. When a merchant ...

Long-awaited animated feature “Lamya’s Poem” has unveiled its first trailer. Alex Kronemer’s Rumi-inspired film about a Syrian refugee girl named Lamya was one of the hot competition ...

Rumi, the son of a jurist and a mystic, was born in 1207 in present-day Afghanistan. The themes of his poetry included mind, body, and love (both human and divine).