Author(s): Coleman Barks

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?Sufi master Jelaluddin Rumi's (1207-1273) illuminating words have inspired countless people throughout history, and today, thanks to the magical translations of Coleman Barks, Rumis poetry is more popular than ever. In the Rumi: Heart of the Beloved wall calendar, Barkss translations are paired with exquisite Persian miniatures. The rich intricacy of the artwork complements Rumis mystical metaphors, in which the yearning for the divine beloved represents the souls quest for wholeness. Barks's best-selling translations include Essential Rumi, Rumi: The Big Red Book, A Year with Rumi, Rumi: The Book of Love.