The Divan Of Hafiz
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A cornerstone of classical Persian literature, The Divan of Hafiz presents the collected poetry of the fourteenth-century Sufi master Hafiz of Shiraz, widely regarded as one of the greatest lyric poets in the history of world literature. The collection chronicles themes of divine love, mysticism, wine, beauty, and the longing of the soul for union with the infinite, weaving together the earthly and the transcendent in a manner that has captivated readers for over six centuries. Written in the ghazal form — a structured yet deeply emotive style of verse — the poems move with an intoxicating blend of sensuality and spiritual yearning, inviting readers to interpret each line on both a literal and a metaphysical level. Hafiz illustrates the paradoxes of human existence with wit, grace, and profound philosophical depth, drawing on the rich traditions of Islamic mysticism while speaking to universal experiences of longing, joy, and surrender. Revered in Persian culture as a sacred text and consulted for divination in a practice known as fāl-e Hafez, The Divan endures as an unparalleled achievement of poetic genius that continues to inspire translators, scholars, and spiritual seekers alike.
Author: Dr Hossein Elahi Ghomshei (Translation: A.J Akhavein)
Format: Hardback
Published: 2021, Gooya House of Culture and Art
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A cornerstone of classical Persian literature, The Divan of Hafiz presents the collected poetry of the fourteenth-century Sufi master Hafiz of Shiraz, widely regarded as one of the greatest lyric poets in the history of world literature. The collection chronicles themes of divine love, mysticism, wine, beauty, and the longing of the soul for union with the infinite, weaving together the earthly and the transcendent in a manner that has captivated readers for over six centuries. Written in the ghazal form — a structured yet deeply emotive style of verse — the poems move with an intoxicating blend of sensuality and spiritual yearning, inviting readers to interpret each line on both a literal and a metaphysical level. Hafiz illustrates the paradoxes of human existence with wit, grace, and profound philosophical depth, drawing on the rich traditions of Islamic mysticism while speaking to universal experiences of longing, joy, and surrender. Revered in Persian culture as a sacred text and consulted for divination in a practice known as fāl-e Hafez, The Divan endures as an unparalleled achievement of poetic genius that continues to inspire translators, scholars, and spiritual seekers alike.