Hafiz's Little Book of Life

Name: Hafiz's Little Book of Life
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781642970463
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Hafiz's Little Book of Life offers a vibrant collection of over 250 selections from the mystic poet Hafiz of Shiraz, whose lyric poetry ranks among the greatest in Persian and world literature. This edition includes a detailed portrait of Hafiz’s life and times, translators' notes, an extensive glossary, and insights into Hafiz as an oracle. His verses weave profound life lessons, wit, and celebration of love and spirituality, presented through two award-winning translators who bring new life to these classic poems.
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Ideal for poetry lovers, seekers of spirituality, and anyone drawn to love, wisdom, and cultural heritage. Those interested in Sufi mysticism or classic world literature will find this book a perfect introduction to Hafiz's enduring verse.

"A collection of more than 250 poems by Hafiz. Also included is a small biography of Hafiz, translators' notes, and a section on using Hafiz's work for divination"--

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Hafiz of Shiraz (also known as Hafez) remains the most beloved name in all of Persian literature. Indeed, his mystic, lyric poetry is cherished as one of the great achievements of world literature, on a par with Dante, Goethe, and Shakespeare.

Hafiz's Little Book of Life is a lush collection of more than 250 selections from his lifework. Also included is a vivid portrait of his life and times, translators' notes, an extensive glossary, a bibliography, and an appendix on Hafiz as an oracle. Here are classic soaring flights of fancy and solid life lessons - 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 wisdom. Let the unforgettable words of Hafiz shine through you with their love, profundity, wit, and celebration of life.

'This is translation as a real "carrying-across," as art, not artifact...this one drops the reader/listener directly into their own soul-struggle. Immerse yourself and be transformed!' - Neil Douglas-Klotz, author of The Sufi Book of Life and A Little Book of Sufi Stories

'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

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Praised for bridging the mortal and divine, the collection invites readers into a sublime sanctuary of enchantment, as noted by Ari Honarvar in the foreword. Coleman Barks highlights Hafiz’s lyric as a rare literary mystery, full of wit and profound complexity. Reviewers also commend the translation as an artistic 'carrying-across' rather than mere replication, immersing readers deeply into their own soul's journey through Hafiz's timeless poetry.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781642970463

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Hampton Roads Publishing Co

Illustration: 1 map

Contributors:

Foreword by Ari Honarvar
Translated by Erfan Mojib
Translated by Gary Gach

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 244

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Arts & Culture Hafiz Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Poetry Religion & Spirituality Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Hafiz of Shiraz (also known as Hafez) remains the most beloved name in all of Persian literature. Indeed, his mystic, lyric poetry is cherished as one of the great achievements of world literature, on a par with Dante, Goethe, and Shakespeare. Where Rumi dives deep, Hafiz's vision is as multifaceted as life itself: beyond literature, philosophy, and spirituality, he is truly a force of nature.

Erfan Mojibwas born in the desert town of Yazd in central Iran. He holds a degree in comparative literature from UM Malaysia and an MFA in creative writing from the University of New Brunswick, Canada. He has published a number of translated works of fiction including Reza Ghassemi'sThe Spell Chanted by Lambs, Simon Van Booy'sLove Begins in WinterandThe Illusion of Separateness, Gene Bell-Villada'sGarca Mrquez: The Man and His Work, Julian Barnes'sFlaubert's Parrot, and Jeanette Winterson'sThe Passion. He is the recipient of the Tehran School of Art Short Story Award and the David Walker Prize for Creative Writing. VisitErfanMojib.comfor more information.

Gary Gach has cotranslated three books of poetry from Korean by Ko Un:Flowers of a Moment, BOA / Lannan Translation Series (Northern California Book Award for Translation);Ten Thousand Lives, andSongs for Tomorrow. His anthologyWhat Book!?-Buddha Poems from Beat to Hiphop, (Parallax Press) received an American Book Award from Before Columbus Foundation. He's also author ofThe Complete Idiot's Guide to BuddhismandPause, Breathe, Smile. VisitGaryGach.comfor more information.