Have you heard the name "Hafiz"?! Here are soaring flights of fancy
and solid life lessons, from one of the greatest poets of all time--made
new by two award-winning translators. This is the perfect introduction
to Hafiz for all lovers of poetry and seekers of love, spirituality, and
meaning.
"Hafiz's poetry aims to close the gap between mortal humans and the
divine, and this book opens a door to the poet's gardens. From the first
page, you are invited to settle into a sublime sanctuary and partake in
enchantment until you feel the Beloved inside your beating heart and
running through your veins."
--Ari Honarvar, author of A Girl Called Rumi
I have this gem
And it's looking for a beholder
Hafiz's Little Book of Life is a lush collection of more than 250
selections from his lifework (his divan). Alongside a Quran, a copy of
his divan can be found in average homes in Iran--where stars can be
heard singing his poetry on the radio, and lines from his poems are
quoted on the street. His poetry is sure to strike a chord in the hearts
of readers everywhere.
This vital collection of mystical poetry focuses on the issues we
encounter in everyday life. Each brief poem may be savored as an oasis
of clarity in the hurried literacy of our time, or the entire book
enjoyed in one sitting, as a five-course meal--embracing the world,
wine, love, wisdom, and ecstasy. Let the unforgettable words of Hafiz
shine through you with their love, depth, and celebration of life.
This book also includes a vivid portrait of the poet and his times, an
extensive glossary, translators' notes, a bibliography, and an appendix
on Hafiz as an oracle.
