Rumi: Heart of the Beloved 2004 Calendar [Calendar]

Coleman Barks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2003

Jelaluddin Rumi (1207-1273) is a master of ecstatic poetry, and is perhaps the greatest spiritual poet of all time. His masterpieces have inspired countless people throughout history, and today, thanks to the magical translations of Coleman Barks, Rumi’s poetry is more popular than ever. Barks’ translations are paired with exquisite Persian miniatures from the Persian national epic, the Shahnamah, or Book of Kings, composed by Abu’l Qasim Ferdowsi in the tenth and eleventh centuries and housed in Princeton University’s Firestone Library. The rich intricacy of the artwork complements Rumi’s mystical metaphors, in which the yearning for the divine beloved represents the soul’s quest for wholeness.

Sample caption:

There is some kiss we want with our whole lives,
the touch of spirit on the body.

Product Details

• Calendar
• Publisher: Amber Lotus; Wal edition (July 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569371601
• ISBN-13: 978-1569371602
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 11.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,737,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Beautiful, March 30, 2010

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Anna Johnston "daly city quilter" (Daly City, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rumi, Heart of the Beloved 2010 Wall Calendar (Calendar)

This is a beautiful calendar with fine quality printing and excellent translations of Rumi. I keep it on my office wall and when I look at it my work stress is pulled out of me!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rumi, Heart of the Beloved Wall Calendar, February 7, 2009

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This review is from: Rumi, Heart of the Beloved 2009 Wall Calendar (Calendar)

This is a lovely calendar both for the philosophical Rumi quotes, as well as the art. Looks wonderful as a wall hanging and by the end of the 30 days, you are still loving the month you are in but looking forward to the next artwork and quotes.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rumi Heart of the Beloved is a gift for all beloveds!, December 31, 2011

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This review is from: Rumi: Heart of the Beloved 2012 Wall Calendar (Calendar)

Exquisitely delicate Persian art illumines Rumi's precious poems. Calligraphy, imagery and poetry in one beautiful collection that will open your heart and uplift your days and nights throughout the whole year, and beyond. Absolutely beautiful!