The Donkey's Gone

Based on a story by Rumi

The Donkey's Gone
Omid Arabian, Shilla Shakoori
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Hardback
h248 x 248mm - 36pg
25 Jan 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781644210901
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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 the Rumi scholar Omid Arabian, illustrated with great humor and authenticity by the Iranian-born artist Shilla Shakoori. The Donkey' s Gone is based on a story from The Masnavi, which is an epic compilation of Rumi' s wisdom in the form of poems and short stories. Adapted for children, it retains Rumi' s wit and insight while also relating a cautionary tale about what we stand to lose when we imitate others and conform.
"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
Iranian-American mystic and teacher Omid Arabian is the founder and director of the 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 is based in the Los Angeles area. Shilla Shakoori is a contemporary artist from Tehran, Iran, currently based in Los Angeles. Shakoori' s artistic output springs from an exploration of the synthesis between her native and adopted cultures. It was through the border-transcending influence of Rumi that Shakoori began to fully connect to her cultural heritage, though she also credits the influence of contemporary artists, such as LA painter Alexandra Grant.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781644210901
Published: 25 Jan 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Seven Stories Press (US)
Publisher: Seven Stories Press (US)
Format: Hardback
Height: 248mm
Width: 248mm
Pages: 36

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