--- product_id: 260329946 title: "Gold (New York Review Books Classics)" price: "€ 42.49" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/260329946-gold-new-york-review-books-classics store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # Gold (New York Review Books Classics) **Price:** € 42.49 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gold (New York Review Books Classics) - **How much does it cost?** € 42.49 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/260329946-gold-new-york-review-books-classics) ## 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 A vibrant selection of poems by the great Persian mystic with groundbreaking translations by an American poet of Persian descent. Rumi’s poems were meant to induce a sense of ecstatic illumination and liberation in his audience, bringing its members to a condition of serenity, compassion, and oneness with the divine. They remain masterpieces of world literature to which readers in many languages continually return for inspiration and succor, as wellas aesthetic delight. This new translation by Haleh Liza Gafori preserves the intelligence and the drama of the poems, which are as full of individual character as they are of visionary wisdom. Marilyn Hacker praises Gafori’s new translations of Rumi as “the work of someone who is at once an acute and enamored reader of the original Farsi text, a dedicated miner of context and backstory, and, best of all, a marvelous poet in English.” Review: A golden treasure - I am a native Iranian, I grew up in Iran, and studied Persian poetry, including that of Rumi from middle school all the way to college as part of my education. But it wasn't until later in life that I began to feel a deep connection to the mysticism of this tradition, and began to discover the deeper layers and profound and priceless treasures that this poetry carries for humanity. Although I have read many other translations of Rumi, I always felt they fall short of touching the essence of the golden thread that is throughout Rumi's poetry until I read this incredible and priceless collection of translations. This book is a timeless gift and will continue to reveal it's treasures as you become more and more acquainted with them. I would highly recommend this to all those seeking to be intoxicated by the divine wine of love from any nation or tradition. Review: transcendent translations of Rumi bring him fully present in modern day - I have long loved Rumi's poetry, and I thought I knew Rumi well. But until I met him through Haleh Liza Gafori’s gorgeous and insightful translations, I had never experienced the feeling that Rumi was sitting right beside me as I read, whispering the words to me. In her translations, I feel an intimate and powerful connection to Rumi himself, the human being, as much as to Rumi, the legendary figure. Gafori summons his presence as if she is channeling him not just translating. Even if you have a collection of Rumi poetry already, you will be missing something transcendent if you don't also have this book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #28,971 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9 in African & Middle Eastern Literature #10 in Middle Eastern Poetry (Books) #52 in Religious Poetry (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 209 Reviews | ## Images ![Gold (New York Review Books Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91MuH0i8V-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A golden treasure *by P***I on January 6, 2024* I am a native Iranian, I grew up in Iran, and studied Persian poetry, including that of Rumi from middle school all the way to college as part of my education. But it wasn't until later in life that I began to feel a deep connection to the mysticism of this tradition, and began to discover the deeper layers and profound and priceless treasures that this poetry carries for humanity. Although I have read many other translations of Rumi, I always felt they fall short of touching the essence of the golden thread that is throughout Rumi's poetry until I read this incredible and priceless collection of translations. This book is a timeless gift and will continue to reveal it's treasures as you become more and more acquainted with them. I would highly recommend this to all those seeking to be intoxicated by the divine wine of love from any nation or tradition. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ transcendent translations of Rumi bring him fully present in modern day *by L***D on December 23, 2023* I have long loved Rumi's poetry, and I thought I knew Rumi well. But until I met him through Haleh Liza Gafori’s gorgeous and insightful translations, I had never experienced the feeling that Rumi was sitting right beside me as I read, whispering the words to me. In her translations, I feel an intimate and powerful connection to Rumi himself, the human being, as much as to Rumi, the legendary figure. Gafori summons his presence as if she is channeling him not just translating. Even if you have a collection of Rumi poetry already, you will be missing something transcendent if you don't also have this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Literally Brings the Gold! *by S***I on July 10, 2023* This slim volume distills the essence of Rumi and brings his wisdom alive for English readers in a totally new way. Gafori is an American of Persian descent and a native Farsi speaker who grew up hearing Rumi’s poetry and participating in discussions of its meanings. Translating directly from the Farsi has given her insights and freedoms that previous English translations lacked. Much care has been given to how to make Rumi’s words better resonate for today’s readers. Occasionally her choices stop you in your tracks - in a good way - such as the startling use of the modern word “rookie” in the line “It’s the rookies who laugh only when they win.” Gafori’s additional gifts as an editor have pared Rumi down to the bare essentials, truly giving us only the gold in an extremely thoughtful selection of 54 poems. I dip into this volume every day and every day I find something new and inspiring. ## Frequently Bought Together - Gold (New York Review Books Classics) - Awareness: Conversations with the Masters - The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done (Harperbusiness Essentials) --- ## 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.sk/products/260329946-gold-new-york-review-books-classics](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/260329946-gold-new-york-review-books-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-08-15*