| Author |
Hafiz, active 14th century |
| Translator |
Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926 |
| Title |
Poems from the Divan of Hafiz
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| Original Publication |
London: Heinemann, 1897.
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| Note |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Div%C4%81n_of_Hafez
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Poems from the Divan of Hafiz" by Hafiz is a collection of Persian poetry written in the 14th century. This work showcases the mystical and lyrical beauty characteristic of Hafiz's verse and reflects themes of love, spirituality, and the transcendent nature of existence. The collection serves as a testament to the poet's profound connection to the divine as well as his portrayal of earthly joys and sorrows. The opening of the collection presents readers with an introduction to Hafiz's life and the historical backdrop of 14th century Persia, a tumultuous period filled with political strife. The initial poems emphasize themes of love, longing, and the desire for meaningful connection, using rich imagery and metaphorical language. Hafiz encourages a celebration of life, expertly weaving personal emotions with universal truths. His verses invoke the imagery of gardens, wine, and the beauty of youth while simultaneously acknowledging the pain of loss and the passage of time, inviting readers to explore a spectrum of human experience through the lens of poetic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
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| Subject |
Persian poetry -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74883 |
| Release Date |
Dec 12, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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