--- product_id: 10274501 title: "Rumi - Past and Present, East and West: The Life, Teachings, and Poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi" price: "237.22 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/10274501-rumi-past-and-present-east-and-west-the-life-teachings store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Rumi - Past and Present, East and West: The Life, Teachings, and Poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi **Price:** 237.22 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rumi - Past and Present, East and West: The Life, Teachings, and Poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi - **How much does it cost?** 237.22 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/10274501-rumi-past-and-present-east-and-west-the-life-teachings) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The definitive study of the world's bestselling poet Drawing on a vast array of sources, from writings of the poet himself to the latest scholarly literature, this new anniversary edition of the award-winning work examines the background, the legacy, and the continuing significance of Jalâl al-Din Rumi, today’s bestselling poet in the United States. With new translations of over fifty of Rumi’s poems and including never before seen prose, this landmark study celebrates the astounding appeal of Rumi, still as strong as ever, 800 years after his birth. Review: Psychology, Hermeneutics and Rumi - Rumi's works are valuable as social science in their reference to psychological development (the journey of soul). In order to understand Rumi, one must take a classical hermeneutical stance to uncover his intended meanings. This can only be done well if one understands Rumi himself. Franklin Lewis' text is now the greatest aid in so doing: there is no other extant text that gives such a thorough and accurate portrait of Rumi. It offers in-depth description and analysis of his antecedents, as well as the 13th century contemporary influences on his own psychological development. Other than Rumi's works themselves, no other book has been written that allows such insight into who he really was. Professor Lewis has written a work that is an invaluable aid in hermeneutically understanding Rumi, and in providing a richness of context through which one can better decode Rumi's own meaning-making. Review: Most detailed and scholarly biography of Rumi in English. - A unique and most detailed biography of Rumi in English. A lot of material is repeated throughout the book and the text could be tightened for better reading. Something to consider for a 2nd edition. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #104,583 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #21 in Sufism (Books) #34 in Middle Eastern Poetry (Books) #180 in Religious Poetry (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 38 Reviews | ## Images ![Rumi - Past and Present, East and West: The Life, Teachings, and Poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71kmbOWZ64L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Psychology, Hermeneutics and Rumi *by R***R on September 19, 2000* Rumi's works are valuable as social science in their reference to psychological development (the journey of soul). In order to understand Rumi, one must take a classical hermeneutical stance to uncover his intended meanings. This can only be done well if one understands Rumi himself. Franklin Lewis' text is now the greatest aid in so doing: there is no other extant text that gives such a thorough and accurate portrait of Rumi. It offers in-depth description and analysis of his antecedents, as well as the 13th century contemporary influences on his own psychological development. Other than Rumi's works themselves, no other book has been written that allows such insight into who he really was. Professor Lewis has written a work that is an invaluable aid in hermeneutically understanding Rumi, and in providing a richness of context through which one can better decode Rumi's own meaning-making. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Most detailed and scholarly biography of Rumi in English. *by I***S on November 13, 2019* A unique and most detailed biography of Rumi in English. A lot of material is repeated throughout the book and the text could be tightened for better reading. Something to consider for a 2nd edition. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb! *by A***A on May 20, 2019* If you're interested in learning about the historic Rumi, this is the best book I've found! It's a lengthy, well-written scholarly work by a multilingual author who seems to have read everything by, or written about, Rumi. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/10274501-rumi-past-and-present-east-and-west-the-life-teachings](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/10274501-rumi-past-and-present-east-and-west-the-life-teachings) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-02*