Poems From The Divan Of Hafiz (1897)

By Gertrude Lowthian Bell and active 14th century Hafiz

Book Overview

""Poems From The Divan Of Hafiz"" is a collection of poems written by the Persian poet Hafiz, also known as Sams Al-Din Muhammad. The book was originally published in 1897 and contains English translations of Hafiz's works. Hafiz is considered one of the greatest poets of the Persian language and his works are known for their themes of love, spirituality, and the beauty of nature. The poems in this book are translated in a way that preserves the original Persian meter and rhyme scheme, and they are accompanied by an introduction that provides context for Hafiz's life and work. This book is an excellent introduction to the works of Hafiz and a must-read for anyone interested in Persian poetry and literature.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: 1120677122
• ISBN13: 9781120677129
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"