Khaja Shamsuddin Mohammad Hafez (1327-1390 C.E.) was born in Shiraz, a city in Southwest Iran where he lived his entire life. The elegance, beauty, and delicacy of his poetry have made him the most beloved poet of the Persian-speaking world. Hafez composed the bulk of his poetry in the form of ghazal, a lyrical poem similar to an English sonnet whose length ranges from seven to thirteen couplets. Ghazals often deal with love and beauty and may occasionally be interspersed with philosophical, ethical, didactic, or critical lines about life and the universe. Reza Saberi has produced a new English translation of the complete Divan of Hafez, using Dr. Parviz N. Khanlari's Edition. The text of The Divan of Hafez is an authentic translation of all of the poems of Hafez complete with their Persian originals.

About the Author
Reza Saberi, author and translator of several books, is a retired teacher. He is well-versed in both Persian and English languages.

Reviews
Reza Saberi translates the Persian with great accuracy to capture the poetic thought of each sonnet. * Journal Of South Asia and Middle Eastern Studies *
Reza Saberi translates the Persian with great accuracy to capture the poetic thought of each sonnet. * Journal Of South Asia and Middle Eastern Studies *



Book Information
ISBN 9780761822462
Author Khaja Shamsuddin Mohammad Hafez
Format Paperback
Page Count 686
Imprint University Press of America
Publisher University Press of America
Weight(grams) 966g
Dimensions(mm) 219mm * 138mm * 44mm