The acclaimed translator Dick Davis breathes new life into the timeless works of three masters of 14th-century Persian poetry. Hafez, a giant of world literature, Jahan Malek Khatun, an eloquent princess, and Obayd-e Zakani, a dissolute satirical poet, represent one of the most remarkable literary blossoms of any era. They all lived in the renowned city of Shiraz, a provincial capital in south-central Iran, and all received support from art-loving rulers, in an age more known for its violence than its creative brilliance.
In this edition, Dick Davis, an award-winning poet considered 'our finest translator of Persian poetry' (The Times Literary Supplement), presents a variety of some of the best poems of these globally recognized authors and shows us the spiritual and worldly aspects of love, in a range that embraces every aspect of the human heart.
This book has been distinguished as an Outstanding Academic Title by Choice Magazine for 2013.
Pages: 368, Dimensions: 13x13cm
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Specifications
- Author
- Hafez
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Language
- English
- Subtitle
- -
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 285
- Publication Date
- 2013
- Dimensions
- 20x3 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9780143107286
Additional Specifications
- Classic Poets
- Yes
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