Drunk on the Wine of the Beloved

Drunk on the Wine of the Beloved

Author: Hafiz

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2001-08-14

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 157062853X

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The Persian Sufi poet Hafiz (1326–1390) is a towering figure in Islamic literature—and in spiritual attainment as well. Known for his profound mystical wisdom combined with a sublime sensuousness, Hafiz was the supreme master of a poetic form known as the ghazal (pronounced "guzzle"), an ode or song consisting of rhymed couplets celebrating divine love. In this selection of his poems, wine and the intoxication it brings are the image that expresses this love in all its joyful abandon, painful longing, bewilderment, and surrender. Through ninety-five free-verse renditions, we gain entry into the mystical world of Hafiz's Winehouse, with its happy minstrels, its bewitching Winebringer, and its companions in drunken longing whose hearts cry out, "More wine!" Thomas Rain Crowe brings a new dimension to our growing appreciation of Hafiz and his wise drunkard's advice to the seekers of God: In this world of illusion, take nothing other than this cup of wine; In this playhouse, don't play any games but love.


The Angels Knocking on the Tavern Door

The Angels Knocking on the Tavern Door

Author: Ḥāfiẓ

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2008-03-25

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 0061138835

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At last in English is a wide selection from the great Persian poet Hafez, so beloved in Iran that almost every family there keeps his Divan close at hand. When Robert Bly and Coleman Barks visited Iran, they heard schoolchildren singing Hafez poems at his graveside. For some fifteen years, the great Islamic scholar Leonard Lewisohn has worked with Robert Bly to produce this translation, which for the first time carries into English Hafez's nimbleness, his fierce humor directed at the mullahs, his astonishing range of thought, and the delight of his love poems. A master of the ghazal form, one of the greatest inventions in the history of poetry, Hafez may be considered as Rumi's wild younger brother, and is now translated into an English that helps us understand his true genius.


Cooking in Iran

Cooking in Iran

Author: Najmieh Batmanglij

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04-07

Total Pages: 728

ISBN-13: 9781949445077

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"The Grande Dame of Iranian Cooking" Esteemed American chef. Award-winning cookbook author. Persian cooking instructor. Iranian immigrant. Storyteller. Mother of two acclaimed sons - Zal, a filmmaker; Rostam, a musician. Born in the middle of the 20th century in Tehran, Iran. Lives in Washington, DC and Los Angeles. Consults with restaurants around the world. Member of Les Dames d'Escoffier.


Beloved

Beloved

Author: A. M. A. Hafez

Publisher:

Published: 2018-09-27

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9781780374307

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Hafez is one of the best known medieval Persian mystic poets, as celebrated and popular as his near contemporary Rumi. As with Rumi, modern translations have a strong appeal to today's readers. Both ardent mystic and lover, Hafez fuses earthly and divine love.


The Gift

The Gift

Author: Hafiz

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1999-08-01

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1101100338

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Chosen by author Elizabeth Gilbert as one of her ten favorite books, Daniel Ladinsky’s extraordinary renderings of 250 unforgettable lyrical poems by Hafiz, one of the greatest Sufi poets of all time More than any other Persian poet—even Rumi—Hafiz expanded the mystical, healing dimensions of poetry. Because his poems were often ecstatic love songs from God to his beloved world, many have called Hafiz the “Invisible Tongue.” Indeed, Daniel Ladinsky has said that his work with Hafiz is an attempt to do the impossible: to render Light into words—to make the Luminous Resonance of God tangible to our finite senses. I am a hole in a flute that the Christ's breath moves through— listen to this music! With this stunning collection of Hafiz’s most intimate poems, Ladinsky has succeeded brilliantly in presenting the essence of one of Islam’s greatest poetic and religious voices. Each line of The Gift imparts the wonderful qualities of this master Sufi poet and spiritual teacher: encouragement, an audacious love that touches lives, profound knowledge, generosity, and a sweet, playful genius unparalleled in world literature.


The Complete Book of Ghazals of Hafez

The Complete Book of Ghazals of Hafez

Author: Hafez

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-05-23

Total Pages: 550

ISBN-13: 9781718960756

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Hafez (1325-1389), the great lyric Persian poet is known for his ghazals. He has published about 500 ghazals and 42 Rubaiyees. Themes of his ghazals are the beloved, faith, and exposing hypocrisy. His most popular book, Divan-e Hafez, is a pinnacle of Persian literature and is to be found in the homes of most Iranian people. Persian poetry lovers learn Hafez's poems by heart and still use them as proverbs and sayings. Adaptations, imitations and translations of his ghazals exist in all major languages. All Hafez's ghazals are provided in this bilingual book in Persian and English languages. The translation appearing in this collection is by Henry Wilberforce Clarke (1840 - 1905). This book can be useful for Persian and English language speakers and enjoyable for poetry lovers of any age.


The Divan of Hafiz

The Divan of Hafiz

Author: Hamid Eslamian

Publisher: www.persianbell.com

Published:

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 1636209017

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Join Hafiz and His Incomparable Love Poems If like me, you too fall in this trip, Hold the wine and cup upon your lap. We are lovers, burning our tracks, Join us if you can put up with the crap. گر همچو من افتاده ی این دام شوی ای بس که خراب باده و جام شوی ما عاشق و رند و مست وعالم سوزیم با ما منشین اگرنه بدنام شوی The Divan-e Hafiz is a treasured collection of poetry by the legendary Persian poet, Shamsuddin Mohammad Hafiz Shirazi. Known for his masterful ghazals, Hafiz's body of work includes around 500 ghazals and 42 Rubaiyees, cementing his legacy as one of the most celebrated poets in Persian literature. The Divan-e Hafiz is a staple in the homes of many Iranians, who memorize its poems and use them as proverbs and sayings. His poetry of intimate divine love has spread far and wide, with adaptations, imitations, and translations of the Divan-e Hafiz found in many languages. The translation featured in this book is by Henry Wilberforce Clarke (1840 - 1905), and it presents the ghazals in both Persian and English, making it a valuable resource for both Persian and English speakers, as well as poetry lovers of all ages. The Divan-e Hafiz is more than just a language learning resource, it is a window into the rich culture and literature of Persia. Its poems offer ample opportunities for students of the Persian language and literature to expand their abilities and deepen their understanding of the culture. It is also a perfect gift for those who appreciate Persian poetry. Published By: The Persian Learning Center www.persianbell.com


The Subject Tonight Is Love

The Subject Tonight Is Love

Author: Hafiz

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003-01-28

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 1101099437

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A rich collection that brings the great Sufi poet Hafiz to Western readers, from bestselling poet Daniel Ladinsky Perhaps more than any other Persian poet, it is Hafiz who most fully accesses the mystical, healing dimensions of verse. Acclaimed poet Daniel Ladinsky has made it his life’s work to create modern, inspired renderings of the world’s most profound spiritual poetry. Through Ladinsky’s renderings, Hafiz’s voice comes alive across the centuries, singing his timeless message of love. With this stunning collection, Ladinsky has once again succeeded brilliantly in capturing the essence of one of Islam’s greatest poetic and spiritual voices. “Ladinsky is a master who will be remembered for finally bringing Hafiz alive in the West.” —Alexandra Marks, The Christian Science Monitor