The Donkey's Gone
Based on a story by Rumi
$39.60
- Hardcover
36 pages
- Release Date
9 February 2022
Summary
A Rumi story turned into a fun, illustrated allegory for kids.
The 13th century Sufi mystic, Islamic scholar, Persian poet, and storyteller Rumi remains a towering cultural force, and possibly the most widely read poet in the world—especially on the subject of love. Here, a simple tale about a donkey keeper staying at an inn becomes a parable for life lessons of joy and sorrow that will be universally understood by children, in this adaptation by Rumi scholar Omid Arabian, illustrated…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781644210901 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1644210908 |
| Author: | Omid Arabian, Shilla Shakoori |
| Publisher: | Seven Stories Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Triangle Square |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 36 |
| Release Date: | 9 February 2022 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 222mm x 221mm |
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Critics Review
“The Donkey’s Gone teaches us a very important lesson in a fun way. I recommend it for kids and their parents!“—Maz Jobrani
“The Donkey’s Gone is a humorous and deep story by the beautiful teacher Rumi.” —Omid Safi, Professor of Islamic Studies; Founder, Illuminated Courses and Tours
“The Donkey’s Gone recasts for children a story from Rumi’s Masnavi. The tale is charmingly retold and very attractively illustrated; everything important in the original story is there. The book is like a tasty, and quietly healthy, little treat, for children and grown-ups alike, and I feel sure that Rumi would have enthusiastically approved.“—Dick Davis, emeritus Professor of Persian, Ohio State University
About The Author
Omid Arabian
Omid Arabian is an Iranian-American scholar and teacher, and the founder and director of YOUniversal Center, where he conducts courses in Mysticism for adults and children. His translations of Rumi’s poetry have been published in three volumes. He lives and works in Los Angeles.
Shilla Shakoori is a contemporary artist from Tehran, Iran, currently based in Los Angeles. In her art, Shilla seeks to bring together her native and adopted cultures. She credits Rumi with helping her connect to her cultural heritage and go beyond it.
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