Anthology of the Ghazal in Persian Sufi Poetry by Paul Smith (English) Paperback
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Anthology of the Ghazal in Persian Sufi Poetry by Paul Smith (English) Paperback. Pages 659. I am astonished. "Superb translations. 99% Hafez 1% Paul Smith.". Ali Akbar Shapurzman, translator of English to Persian and knower of Hafiz's Divan off by heart. Paul Smith is a poet, author and translator of many books of Sufi poets of Persian, Arabic, Urdu, Turkish and other languages including Hafez, Sadi, Nizami, Rumi, 'Attar, Sana'i, Jahan Khatun, Obeyd Zakani, Mu'in ud-din Chishti, Amir Khusrau, Nesimi, Kabir, Anvari, Ansari, Jami, Khayyam, Hallaj, Rudaki, Yunus Emre Ghalib, Iqbal, Makhfi, Nazir and many others, as well as his own poetry, fiction, plays, biographies, kids books and a dozen screenplays. Anthology of the Ghazal in Persian Sufi Poetry by Paul Smith Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description ANTHOLOGY OF THE GHAZAL IN PERSIAN SUFI POETRY Translation & Introduction Paul Smith The greatest Sufi-Master Poets of the ghazal, the most ancient and most spiritual form of poetry, were from the Persia (Iran), including Hafiz, the greatest and most loved of them all. Here is a good selection of the greatest poets of this unique form in the correct rhyme-structure and meaning. CONTENTS: Persian Poetry: A New Beginning... Page 7, Sufis & Dervishes: Their Art and Use of Poetry... 10, The Ghazal in Persian Sufi Poetry... 31, GLOSSARY... 38 THE POETS...Rudaki 45, Baba Kuhi 49, Ansari 51, Sana'i 58, Mahsati 63, Khaqani 66, Mu'in 98, Nizami 117, 'Attar 122, Kamal ud-din 145, Rumi 149, Imami 173, Sadi 175, 'Iraqi 230, Humam 141, Amir Khusrau 145, Hasan Dihlavi 263, Auhadi 285, Ibn Yamin 290, Khaju 292, Obeyd Zakani 302, Emad 318, Hafiz 337, Jahan Khatun 403, Ruh Attar 434, Haydar 442, Junaid Shirazi 449, Kamal 455, Maghribi 461, Kasim Anwar 475, Shah Ni'matu'llah 481, Jami 503, Baba Fighani 526, Urfi 533, Sa'ib 538, Dara Shikoh 543, Makhfi 550, Niyaz 588, Bedil 604, Mushtaq 610, Ghalib 614, Furughi 639, Qa'ani 642, Safa 649, Munis 'Ali Shah 653. Pages 659. COMMENTS ON PAUL SMITH'S TRANSLATION OF HAFEZ'S DIVAN"It is not a joke... the English version of ALL the ghazals of Hafez is a great feat and of paramount importance. I am astonished.." Dr. Mir Mohammad Taghavi (Dr. of Literature) Tehran."Superb translations. 99% Hafez 1% Paul Smith." Ali Akbar Shapurzman, translator of English to Persian and knower of Hafiz's Divan off by heart. Paul Smith is a poet, author and translator of many books of Sufi poets of Persian, Arabic, Urdu, Turkish and other languages including Hafez, Sadi, Nizami, Rumi, 'Attar, Sana'i, Jahan Khatun, Obeyd Zakani, Mu'in ud-din Chishti, Amir Khusrau, Nesimi, Kabir, Anvari, Ansari, Jami, Khayyam, Hallaj, Rudaki, Yunus Emre Ghalib, Iqbal, Makhfi, Nazir and many others, as well as his own poetry, fiction, plays, biographies, kids books and a dozen screenplays. Details ISBN 1514141914 ISBN-13 9781514141915 Title Anthology of the Ghazal in Persian Sufi Poetry Author Paul Smith Format Paperback Year 2015 Pages 694 Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform GEItemID:131135569; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
