Song of the Sun

The Life, Poetry, and Teachings of Rumi

By: Andrew Harvey

Narrated by: Andrew Harvey

It is customary, when referring to the life and work of a poet, to speak in academic terms. But with Jalal-ud-Din Rumi, this custom does not apply. His direct and indirect influence on both our spiritual lives and world literature over the past seven centuries has been immeasurable. Not only does his writing continue to set sales records, he is also remembered as the founder of Mevlevi Sufism—the whirling dervishes—whose followers in this century have numbered in the millions.

Who was Rumi, and how does he continue to speak to us today?

On Song of the Sun, Andrew Harvey, the Oxford-trained authority on Rumi and author of several modern spiritual classics, takes us inside the extraordinary life and teachings of this prophet and poet. Harvey sifts through the many legends and tales associated with Rumi's life, to reveal a rich and inspiring portrait of what a human being in love with and empowered by God can become. He mines the thousands of odes and quatrains composed by Rumi, and shares the most sumptuous and ecstatic works, all with clear relevance to our spiritual lives today.

At a time when we are hungry for a divine vision of our world as it can be—and should be—Song of the Sun is an invitation to Rumi's most sacred and glorious feast.

©1999 Andrew Harvey

NOT FOR BEGINNERS

I LOVED THIS BOOK, BUT I HAVE BEEN READING A LOT OF EASTERN
RELIGION BOOKS. ANDREW HARVEY IS BRILLIANT.

A GEM

Would you listen to Song of the Sun again? Why?

Yes - It is my most prized audiobook and I have many.....

What did you like best about this story?

It is profound and beautiful

What does Andrew Harvey bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His narration is excellent and done with so much passion

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

It stirs up the soul

interesting subject, book disappointing

i believe, reading this book would probably be a better experience that listening to it. what's really annoying is the undescribable "pathos" in the voice of the speaker; for me it was unbearable to hear this; I had to put away after one hour.

OUTSTANDING!

What did you love best about Song of the Sun?

What a beautiful presentation of Rumi & his songs. I expected to simply hear poetry & was amazed at the depth with which Harvey took us into its relevancy & meaning that I would never have appreciated without his insights. He laid out the whole mystical path clearly & with great passion that's completely contagious. This reading by Harvey is a timeless treasure.

Beautiful Poetry, Beautiful Reading

I'm totally happy with having purchased this audio book.

Rumi is/was new to me. Fascinating biography, fantastic poetry and cleary the author, who doubles as the presenter is both knowledgable and in love with his subject.

Other reviewers seem to have had problems withe delivery/speech pattern of the author. I can only put it down to his English accent, though for me his joy for the subject radiates on the recording and brings the emotionality of the subject to the fore.

A winner!