Hafez: The Complete Ghazals (V 5)

Hafez: The Complete Ghazals, A Treasure of Truth and Divine Love (Volume 5)

Hafez, the distinguished Iranian poet, is respected not only for his lyrical poetry but also for the depth of his philosophical and mystical insights. Hafez’s poems have touched hearts across the world, inspiring scholars, poets, and writers of all ages and nations. Hafez’s verses deal with universal themes such as love, spirituality, and the human condition.

His fame and unique poetry have reached beyond Iran’s borders and won the hearts of impressive figures like Goethe, Emerson, and Nietzsche. Sajjad Khojasteh Farzad aimed to provide Hafez lovers with a collection of his Ghazals along with English translation and phonetics. Thus in 2018, he published Ghazals of Hafez in Farsi with English translation and phonetics to allow readers to discover the timeless wisdom and beauty of Persian poetry through Hafez’s masterpiece.

The present product which is the last volume of a set of 5 volumes includes Ghazals 401-495. Each Persian line of Hafez Ghazals is followed by English translation and phonetics so you can read poems flawlessly. The author has profited from Henry Wilberforce Clarke’s translation of Divan of Hafez who faithfully conveyed the true essence of Hafez’s poetry.

Through this bilingual e-book, you can read the poetry of Hafez and understand the message of each verse like a native. This volume like the previous ones includes figures of speech tables and explains significant figures of speech used by Hafez, with phonetic spelling and English translation. An alphabetical list of the first hemistichs is included, so it is easy for you to locate specific poems.

In this volume, you can read about the life of Hafez and gain helpful information about this literary figure. Some famous poems of Hafez such as “مرا چشمیست خون افشان ز دست آن کمان ابرو” and ای پادشه خوبان داد از غم تنهایی” are in this volume. In these Ghazals, Hafez describes human emotions that arise from the heart. He artistically depicts the pain of separation and the pleasure of being with the beloved. In fact, Hafez invites you to reflect on the paradoxical nature of love- its ability to bring joy and sorrow.

All in all, through the verses of Hafez you can experience personal emotions in a way that you never experienced before. For students of Persian, this e-book is an excellent tool for expanding vocabulary and improving Persian pronunciation. Hafez’s poetry is considered the pinnacle of Persian literature, and by studying his Ghazals.

You can gain a deeper understanding of the Farsi language’s beauty and complexity. The phonetic transcriptions make it easier to read and recite the Persian text, while the English translation provides context and meaning. With its comprehensive features, including bilingual text, phonetics, and detailed indexes, this book is both an educational tool and a source of inspiration.

Divan of Hafez Is Suggested to:

• Anyone who appreciates Hafez’s timeless and lyrical poetry;
• Persian Students at any level will benefit from the bilingual format and phonetic transcriptions, which make learning Persian accessible and enjoyable;
• Those interested in Persian culture, history, and literature will gain a different understanding of Iran’s literary heritage;
• English speakers who are unfamiliar with Persian and like to experience the beauty and depth of Hafez’s poetry;
• Educators and scholars studying Persian literature or Sufi mysticism;
• Persian families abroad who seek to reconnect with their cultural roots.

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