“Really, what other book would anyone ever need?” —Naomi Shihab Nye, author of Honeybee “Elegant and exquisite.” —Deepak Chopra, author of Muhammad , Jesus , and Buddha The Big Red Book is a poetic masterpiece from Jalaluddin Rumi, the medieval Sufi mystic whom Time magazine calls “the most popular poet in America.” Readers continue to be awed and inspired by Rumi’s masterfully lyrical, deeply expressive spiritual poetry, collected in volumes such as The Illustrated Rumi , The Soul of Rumi , and the bestselling The Essential Rumi . With The Big Red Book , acclaimed poet and Rumi interpreter Coleman Barks offers a never-before-published translation of a crucial anthology of poems widely considered to be one of Persian literature’s greatest treasures. This landmark collection from the celebrated interpreter of Rumi, Coleman Barks, reveals the timeless essence of mystical love and friendship: A Landmark Translation: Finally in English, this collection offers a never-before-published translation of poems widely considered a treasure of Persian literature. The Ecstatic Poetry of Rumi: Discover masterfully lyrical and deeply expressive odes (ghazals) and quatrains (rubai) that have inspired readers for centuries. The Mystical Friendship: Journey to the heart of Rumi's work, which grew out of his transformative connection with his spiritual companion, Shams of Tabriz. Sufi Wisdom: Acclaimed poet and interpreter Coleman Barks provides an essential gateway into the world of the medieval Sufi mystic and his teachings on love, life, and the divine.