RUMI, 1207 to 1273
Rumi books in order
Iranian poet.
- Books
- 3
- Editions tracked
- 4
- First editions
- 2
- Born
- Vakhsh, 1207
- Died
- Konya, 1273
Rumi wrote 3 books we track between 1851 and 1995; in publication order they begin with Mas̲navī (1851).
Life
About Rumi
Writer
- Known as
- poet, ulema, writer, literary scholar
- Also wrote as
- خاموش
Background
- Influenced by
- Shams Tabrizi, Ibn Arabi, Abdul Qadir Gilani, Attar of Nishapur, Sanai
- Buried
- Mevlâna Museum
Notable works
- Seven Sessions
- Fihi Ma Fihi
- Masnavi
- Diwan-e Shams-e Tabrizi
- Maktubat
From Wikidata (CC0); Wikipedia has articles on Rumi in 118 languages.
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Reading guide
Rumi books in order
In publication order
- 1Mas̲navī1851
- 2Rumi1991
- 3The Essential Rumi1995
In order
First editions, year by year
- 1991RumiMAYPOP
- 1995The Essential RumiHarper
Books and editions
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Rumi's books in?
In publication order they begin with Mas̲navī (1851), then Rumi (1991) and The Essential Rumi (1995). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Rumi's first book?
The earliest book we list is Mas̲navī, first published in 1851.
When was Rumi born?
Rumi was born in 1207 and died in 1273.
How many Rumi books does MyVolumes track?
We track 3 books by Rumi across 4 editions, 2 of them first editions.
Did Rumi write under another name?
Yes: Rumi also published as خاموش. Those books are listed here under the one author.