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Rumi: The Life, Poetry, and Legacy of a Timeless Mystic

A look at the life of Rumi, the 13th-century Persian poet whose words still inspire people around the world. Learn about the man behind the poems that have lasted across time, faiths, and languages.

A mystic's story begins in a place of learning. Rumi was born into a time of change, and his early years were shaped by study, movement, and a search for meaning.