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Book Synopsis: I have this gem and it’s looking for a beholder. 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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Discover the mystic and lyrical poetry of Hafiz of Shiraz with his captivating collection, Hafiz's Little Book of Life. With over 250 selections from his lifework, this gem of Persian literature is on par with the likes of Dante, Goethe, and Shakespeare. Dive into soaring flights of the imagination and gain valuable life lessons, enlivened by the talented translations of our award-winning translators. If you're a lover of poetry seeking love, spirituality, and wisdom, this is the perfect introduction to Hafiz's profound words. Let these unforgettable verses infuse your soul with love, wit, and a celebration of life.
Transport yourself through time and space as you delve into Hafiz's rich life and times, enhanced by translators' notes and an extensive glossary. As you immerse yourself in these pages, you'll also have the opportunity to explore Hafiz's mysticism with an appendix on his role as an oracle. This is not just a book, but an experience that will transform your perspective and guide you on a profound inner journey.
Step into a sublime sanctuary from the very first page, allowing the enchantment of Hafiz's Little Book of Life to resonate deeply within you. Feel the essence of the Beloved infusing your heart, filling your veins, and inspiring you to live a life of love and purpose. This translation is art, not just an artifact, designed to drop you directly into the depths of your own soul-struggle. Neil Douglas-Klotz, author of The Sufi Book of Life and A Little Book of Sufi Stories, says, "Immerse yourself and be transformed!"
Don't miss the opportunity to harness the power and wisdom of Hafiz's timeless poetry. Allow yourself to be transported, inspired, and illuminated by his words. Experience the magic and transcendent moments that can only be found within the pages of Hafiz's Little Book of Life. Click here to embark on your journey of love, spirituality, and wisdom today.
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