Rumi: Bridge To The Soul: Journeys Into The Mus... (TOP • REVIEW)

This volume serves as a deep immersion into the mystical teachings of the 13th-century Sufi poet . It contains , 83 of which were published for the first time in this collection, translated by Barks—an authoritative voice who received an honorary doctorate from the University of Tehran for his work with Persian literature . The "Bridge" Metaphor

The title is inspired by Barks' 2006 visit to the Khajou Bridge in Isfahan, Iran . This physical structure, known for its arcades where people gather for conversation and music, serves as a symbol for Rumi himself . Rumi: Bridge to the Soul: Journeys into the Mus...

is a landmark collection of translations by Coleman Barks , published in 2007 to commemorate the 800th anniversary of Rumi’s birth . This volume serves as a deep immersion into