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When Rumi died in 1273, members of all religions came to the funeral. Wherever you stand, his words deepen your connection to the mystery of being alive.\n\nThrough Coleman Barks’s translations, Rumi is the world’s most popular poet. The newest addition to HarperSanFrancisco’s “A Year With” series, A Year with Rumi brings together 365 of Coleman’s mystical, elegant, and beautiful translations of Rumi’s poetry, for reading, reflection, and embarking upon your own journey inward.
Coleman Barks is a renowned poet and the bestselling author of The Essential Rumi,The Soul of Rumi, and Rumi: The Book of Love. He was prominently featured in both of Bill Moyers?s PBS television series on poetry, ?The Language of Life? and ?Fooling with Words.? He taught English and poetry at the University of Georgia for many years, and now focuses on writing, readings, and performances. He lives in Athens, Georgia.
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