Abdulbaki Gölpinarli Books

This literary historian and translator, born Mustafa İzzet Bâkî, hailed from a family with Caucasian roots and a deep engagement with Sufi tradition. His extensive work focuses on Islamic mysticism and Turkish literature, emphasizing detailed analysis and the comprehension of spiritual currents. Years of teaching in Turkey allowed him to shape generations of students, sharing profound knowledge of Sufi authors and their works. His own research and publications contribute to understanding the complexity and richness of Islamic Sufism and its literary expressions.