December 13, 2007
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The 13th-century Muslim mystic and poet Rumi has long shaped Muslims around the world and has now become popular in the West. Rumi created a new language of love within the Islamic mystical tradition of Sufism. We hear his poetry as we delve into his world and listen for its echoes in our own. |
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Voices of Our Audience
» Your Stories, Your Voices
We asked for your stories about Rumi and the appeal of his poetry. Read fellow listeners' memories. We'd like to hear yours as well.
» Reflections ¦ tell us and other audience members what this program meant to you |
SoundSeen
» Video Performance: "The Musicality of Rumi"
View the Liän Ensemble with Fatemeh Keshavarz put the poetry of Rumi to music in this January 27, 2007 performance at a Stanford University event celebrating Rumi's 800th birthday. |
Unheard Cuts
» Poetry and Perplexity
To some, Rumi's poetry is best heard aloud; to others, Rumi's words should be experienced in silent reading. Here, we present the text of seven poems and readings of those poems in Persian and in English, with male and female voices.
» Behind the Scenes Audio
Producing an hour of radio often results in parts of an interview not being included. Listen to unheard audio segments of Krista's conversation with Fatemeh Keshavarz that shed light on Rumi and his world. |
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About the Image
A young man from Islamabad, Pakistan expresses himself through photography and the poetry of Rumi.
(Photo: "Spirit" by Esâm Khattak) |
Voice on the Radio
Fatemeh Keshavarz
Keshavarz is professor of Persian & Comparative Literature at Washington University in St. Louis, and the author of several books, including Reading Mystical Lyric: The Case of Jalal aI-Din Rumi. |
Continue the Conversation
Discussion Guide (PDF)
Looking for a way to talk about Rumi with friends, your book group, or class? We've written a concise, downloadable guide that features introductions by Krista with essential background and context, compelling discussion questions, and facilitator notes. Take a look. |
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