Hafiz And The Divan - Paperback

Hafiz And The Divan is a book written by Charles F. Horne that delves into the life and works of the Persian poet Hafiz. The book is a comprehensive study of Hafiz's Divan, a collection of his poems, and explores the themes and styles of his poetry. Horne provides a detailed biography of Hafiz, tracing his life from his birth in Shiraz to his rise as one of the most celebrated poets in Persian literature. The book also examines the cultural and social context in which Hafiz lived, providing insight into the political and religious landscape of medieval Persia.The heart of the book is an analysis of Hafiz's Divan, which is considered one of the greatest works of Persian literature. Horne explores the various themes that run through the Divan, including love, spirituality, and mysticism. He also examines the poetic techniques that Hafiz employed, such as the use of metaphor and symbolism.The book is written in an accessible style that will appeal to both scholars and general readers interested in Persian literature and culture. It includes translations of some of Hafiz's most famous poems, as well as illustrations that help to bring the world of medieval Persia to life.Overall, Hafiz And The Divan is an insightful and engaging exploration of the life and works of one of the greatest poets in Persian literature.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Medieval Persia, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100049.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.