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Scholar, poet, saint... The 13th century Persian mystic Mevlana Jalal al-Din Rumi (known as Rumi) gave his name to the Sufi sect called the Mevlevi, whose traditions include whirling dervishes, inspirational stories, and music of surpassing beauty. Ellen Kushner delves into the spirit and poetry of this remarkable man, with a look at brand-new translations of his verse that are touching a chord across America, and new releases of music inspired by his life and work.
