Ghazels from the Divan of Hafiz (1893)

Ghazels From The Divan Of Hafiz is a collection of poems by the Persian poet Hafiz, translated into English by Gertrude Bell and published in 1893. The book contains 227 ghazals, a form of Persian poetry consisting of rhyming couplets and a refrain, that explore themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience. Hafiz is known for his use of metaphors and allegories, and his poems often contain references to Sufi mysticism and Islamic theology. Bell's translation aims to capture the beauty and complexity of Hafiz's original work while making it accessible to an English-speaking audience. The book includes an introduction by Bell that provides context for Hafiz's life and work, as well as notes on the translation and the poems themselves. Ghazels From The Divan Of Hafiz is a timeless work of poetry that continues to inspire readers and poets around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.