Daniel Ladinsky's stunning interpretations of 365 soul-nurturing
poems--one for each day of the year--by treasured Persian lyric poet
Hafiz
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The poems of Hafiz are masterpieces of sacred poetry that nurture the
heart, soul, and mind. With learned insight and a delicate hand, Daniel
Ladinsky explores the many emotions addressed in these verses. His
renderings, presented here in 365 poignant poems--**including a
section based on the interpretations of Hafiz by Ralph Waldo
Emerson--capture the compelling wisdom of one of the most revered Sufi
poets. Intimate and often spiritual, these poems are beautifully
sensuous, playful, wacky, and profound, and provide guidance for
everyday life, as well as deep wisdom to savor through a lifetime.