Update Date: June 22, 2024
Imagine delving into the mystical world of Persian poetry, where each verse is a dance of profound emotions, spiritual insights, and timeless beauty. Hafez, the revered 14th-century Persian poet, is a master of this art. His ghazals, or lyrical poems, have captivated readers for centuries with their exquisite blend of love, faith, and philosophical reflection. In this article, we are thrilled to introduce you to one of our most cherished books, “Hafez: The Complete Ghazals,” which offers a comprehensive collection of Hafez’s poetry, complete with phonetics, English translations, and the original Persian verses.
This book is a treasure trove for anyone interested in Persian literature, providing a unique opportunity to appreciate Hafez’s work in its original form while also making it accessible to those who do not read Persian. The phonetic transcriptions help you to pronounce the verses accurately, bringing you closer to the rhythmic beauty of the original language. The English translations, crafted with care and precision, aim to convey the profound meanings and subtleties of Hafez’s poetry, ensuring that the essence of his thoughts is not lost.
Whether you are a seasoned scholar of Persian literature or a curious newcomer, “Hafez: The Complete Ghazals” offers a rich and immersive experience. Each page invites you to explore the depth of Hafez’s wisdom and the elegance of his expression. Keep reading to discover more about this exceptional collection and how it can enrich your understanding and appreciation of one of the greatest poets in history.
A Comprehensive Guide to Read Poetry of Hafez
In this article, we’ll introduce the complete ghazals of Hafiz with translation. By all means, to know who Hafez is and why he is one of the most famous Iranian poets, everyone needs to read the complete ghazals once.
Then you can’t stop reading it; in other words, poetry lovers can’t put it down. For this purpose, let’s get started. The first thing to remember is the feature of the five-volume book for Ghazals of Hafez:
- Henry Wilberforce Clarke has translated it;
- This book is based on The Ghazvini And Ghani Edition;
- It is by S. Khojasteh Farzad in a set of 5 volumes.
Persian-English (Bilingual) with Phonetic Transcription
The Complete Ghazals of Hafez in 5 Volumes
In a word, Sajjad Khojasteh Farzad presented this valuable set in 5 volumes. In fact, each volume contains 100 Ghazals of Hafez for poetry lovers. With attention to the significance of Hafez’s poetry, the author focused on including the translation of each ghazal and phonetic transcription in the five volumes.
Translation of Ghazals
Generally speaking, Henry Wilberforce Clarke translated the complete ghazals of Hafez to help the world know this influential poet. In light of his efforts, this translation has remained the best resource until now.
On the positive side, the alphabetical list of the first hemistich guide helps you find the ghazal you are looking for. The most compelling evidence is that the phonetic Transcription is a helpful guide for those who want to read the complete ghazals of Hafez professionally, like a literature expert.
The Life of Hafiz
Sajjad Khojasteh Farzad also presented a 5-volume book titled ‘Hafez, the Complete Ghazals. A Treasure of Truth And Divine Love. All of a sudden, with this book, anybody who is concerned about the meaning and the correct pronunciation of Hafez ghazals finds it very helpful.
The book contains the introduction of the translator, Henry Wilberforce Clarke. Therefore, it helps you learn about Hafez, also Hafiz, and his life from Clarke’s viewpoint. It is important to realize that the first Ghazal of Hafez is popular among Iranians.
For that reason, if you ask an Iranian to recite a verse from Hafez, he or she will probably say the verses from the first Ghazal. Although this may be true, some may recite other verses. The following parts show inside this book. Accordingly, look at the sample below:
The Books in A Glance
As I have noted, Henry Wilberforce Clarke helped people get familiar with Hafez and his ghazals by translating his works into English. Indeed, Hafez has about 500 Ghazals and 42 Rubaiyat. Without a doubt, Divan-e Hafez is a poetry book everyone needs to read at least once.
Sajjad Khojasteh Farzad presented Divan-e-Hafez for Persian and Poetry Lovers in 3 different sets. To sum up, the first one has titled: “The Complete Book of Ghazals of Hafez: In Persian with English Translation”; actually, this is the book that we’re going to introduce now.
Generally speaking, the purpose of this book is to present the Ghazals of Hafez in Persian, and the translation of each line is available under the poem. Although the reader needs to know how to read Persian, natives need to read the translation of the poem to feel the actual concepts of Hafez’s poems.
As Hafez had techniques to speak with people, sometimes it was difficult for common people to understand. As a result, the Persian Literature experts helped us get the poems’ fundamental points.
Unquestionably, knowing about the history and culture of Hafez’s time is a must to communicate with his poems. Consequently, the translation can help us to know the poet’s meaning and feelings regarding the discovery of the truth, his way to refresh the soul and spirit.
The Ease Of Understanding Hafez’s Ghazals
Without reservation, the translation of Hafez Ghazals by Henry Wilberforce Clarke is the best available resource. Sajjad Khojasteh Farzad found out that it is not just about the translation of Hafez Ghazals but also the pronunciation of words, and reading the ghazals correctly is another issue. Definitely, this is an issue that challenges most natives.
If you ask a native to read a line from Hafez ghazal, you may find out that it is somehow difficult for them to read it correctly. Therefore, another book titled ‘Learn How to Read Hafez Poems’ was presented by Sajjad Khojasteh Farzad.
At this point, by this book, those who like to learn how to read Hafez professionally can purchase this 3-volume book. As I have said, the phonetic transcription helps everyone to read the verses.
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All Hafiz Ghazals, with English Translation & Phonetic Transcription
All Hafez Ghazals in Persian with Phonetic Transcription
All Hafiz Ghazals in Persian and English Translation
