A Specimen Of Persian Poetry: Or Odes Of Hafez (1802)

By Revizky Baron Revizky and Hafez

Book Overview

A Specimen of Persian Poetry: Or Odes of Hafez (1802) is a collection of poems by the Persian poet Hafiz, translated into English by Joseph Weston. Hafiz is considered one of the greatest poets of the Persian language, known for his mystical and romantic themes. This book contains a selection of his odes, which are short poems that often express love, spirituality, and the beauty of nature. The translations are presented side-by-side with the original Persian text, allowing readers to appreciate the beauty of Hafiz's language and the nuances of his poetry. The book also includes an introduction by Weston, providing context and background information on Hafiz's life and work. Overall, A Specimen of Persian Poetry: Or Odes of Hafez is a beautiful and insightful collection of poetry that offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Persia.With An English Translation And Paraphrase.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166432718
• ISBN13: 9781166432713
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"