Coleman Barks was a beloved community member in Athens. He joined the Department of English at the University of Georgia in 1967 and gained international renown for his translations of the 13th century Persian poet Rumi.
Barks passed away on February 23rd in Athens, prompting an outpouring of remembrances from around the community. Alan Flurry held a longtime friendship with Barks and presided at his memorial, which was held at the UGA Chapel on April 23rd. Flurry sat down with WUGA’s Emma Auer to remember Coleman Barks.
