Books by Hafiz

The Gift

by Hafiz, Carol Ann Duffy, Vladimir Nabokov, Cecelia Ahern, Kristine Franklin, Marcia S. Freeman, Sandra Magsamen, Kathy Chase Young

Celebrated artist tells story of a mysterious gift that travels around the world, spreading a message of love that inspires its recipients.

The Gift

by Hafiz, Carol Ann Duffy, Vladimir Nabokov, Cecelia Ahern, Kristine Franklin, Marcia S. Freeman, Sandra Magsamen, Kathy Chase Young

Jimmy Joe can hardly believe it. Fish Woman has invited him to go fishing. And not just regular fishing, but salmon fishing. Some say that Fish Woman might be a witch, but salmon fishing...well, that's an invitation you just can't turn down. So he puts on his hat, his sweater and his yellow slicker, and Jimmy Joe and Fish Woman head out to sea for an adventure more magical than he ever could have imagined.
Vibrant watercolors in glowing hues of blue, green, and red bring alive the beauty of the sea, the magnificence of the mighty whales that live within it, and the warmth of the characters, making this a special story about friendship and the true meaning of giving.

The Gift

by Hafiz, Carol Ann Duffy, Vladimir Nabokov, Cecelia Ahern, Kristine Franklin, Marcia S. Freeman, Sandra Magsamen, Kathy Chase Young

Throughout their journey to America and their first summers on the prairie, music eases the way for an immigrant family, but when loneliness, worry, and hard winters cause her mother to stop singing, a young girl finds a way to bring music back into their lives.Throughout their journey to America, music eases the way for an immigrant family, but when loneliness, worry, and hard winters cause her mother to stop singing, a young girl finds a way to bring music back into their lives.

The Gift

by Hafiz, Carol Ann Duffy, Vladimir Nabokov, Cecelia Ahern, Kristine Franklin, Marcia S. Freeman, Sandra Magsamen, Kathy Chase Young

The Gift is a magical, fable-like Christmas story from Cecelia Ahern, the celebrated New York Times bestselling author of P.S. I Love You and Thanks for the Memories. The story of Lou Suffern, a successful executive frustrated by the fact that he spends more time in the office than with his doting wife and two young children, The Gift is “a tantalizing tale wrapped in a tale....[the] perfect treat for the holidays.” (Sara Gruen)

The Gift

by Hafiz, Carol Ann Duffy, Vladimir Nabokov, Cecelia Ahern, Kristine Franklin, Marcia S. Freeman, Sandra Magsamen, Kathy Chase Young

Chosen by author Elizabeth Gilbert as one of her ten favorite books, Daniel Ladinsky’s extraordinary renderings of 250 unforgettable lyrical poems by Hafiz, one of the greatest Sufi poets of all time

More than any other Persian poet—even Rumi—Hafiz expanded the mystical, healing dimensions of poetry. Because his poems were often ecstatic love songs from God to his beloved world, many have called Hafiz the “Invisible Tongue.” Indeed, Daniel Ladinsky has said that his work with Hafiz is an attempt to do the impossible: to render Light into words—to make the Luminous Resonance of God tangible to our finite senses.

I am
a hole in a flute
that the Christ's breath moves
through—
listen to this
music!

With this stunning collection of Hafiz’s most intimate poems, Ladinsky has succeeded brilliantly in presenting the essence of one of Islam’s greatest poetic and religious voices. Each line of The Gift imparts the wonderful qualities of this master Sufi poet and spiritual teacher: encouragement, an audacious love that touches lives, profound knowledge, generosity, and a sweet, playful genius unparalleled in world literature.

The Gift

by Hafiz, Carol Ann Duffy, Vladimir Nabokov, Cecelia Ahern, Kristine Franklin, Marcia S. Freeman, Sandra Magsamen, Kathy Chase Young

Considered by many to be the greatest Russian novel of the twentieth century. • An interweaving of the effects of life and memory, tradition and heritage, upon art, the book tells of Fyodor Godunov-Cherdyntsev, an impoverished poet seeking fame in the phantasmic world of Berlin in the 1920s.

"A fascinating lesson in the truly staggering number of possible ways of writing and seeing." -Kirkus Reviews

The Gift is the story of Fyodor Godunov-Cherdynstev, a writer living in the closed world of Russian intellectuals in Berlin shortly after the First World War. This gorgeous tapestry of literature follows the pursuits of an impoverished émigré poet living in Berlin, who dreams of the book he will someday write.

The Gift is the last of the novels Nabokov wrote in his native Russian and the crowning achievement of the initial period of his literary career. It is also his ode to Russian literature, evoking the works of Pushkin, Gogol, and others.

The Gift

by Hafiz, Carol Ann Duffy, Vladimir Nabokov, Cecelia Ahern, Kristine Franklin, Marcia S. Freeman, Sandra Magsamen, Kathy Chase Young

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The Gift

by Hafiz, Carol Ann Duffy, Vladimir Nabokov, Cecelia Ahern, Kristine Franklin, Marcia S. Freeman, Sandra Magsamen, Kathy Chase Young

After meeting a magical old woman in a clearing in the woods and trading her daisy chain for the granting of a wish, a little girl grows into a young woman and the clearing begins to fill with the loveliest flowers, the most fragrant herbs, and the most perfect stones.

The Garden of Heaven: Poems of Hafiz (Dover Thrift Editions: Poetry)

by Hafiz

"Hafiz has no peer." — Goethe
Poetry is the greatest literary form of ancient Persia and modern Iran, and the fourteenth-century poet known as Hafiz is its preeminent master. Little is known about the poet's life, and there are more legends than facts relating to the particulars of his existence. This mythic quality is entirely appropriate for the man known as "The Interpreter of Mysteries" and "The Tongue of the Hidden," whose verse is regarded as oracular by those seeking guidance and attempting to realize wishes.
A mere fraction of what is presumed to have been an extensive body of work survives. This collection is derived from Hafiz's Divan (collected poems), a classic of Sufism. The short poems, called ghazals, are sonnet-like arrangements of varied numbers of couplets. In the tradition of Persian poetry and Sufi philosophy, each poem corresponds to two interpretations, sensual and mystic.
This outstanding translation of Hafiz's poetry was created by historian and Arabic scholar Gertrude Bell, who observed, "These are the utterances of a great poet, the imaginative interpreter of the heart of man; they are not of one age, or of another, but for all time."

Hafiz: The Mystic Poets (Mystic Poets Series)

by Hafiz, Ibrahim Gamard

Discover How Hafiz's Spiritual Life and Vision Can Enlighten Your Own
Hafiz is known throughout the world as Persia’s greatest poet, with sales of his poems in Iran today only surpassed by those of the Qur’an itself. His probing and joyful verse speaks to people from all backgrounds who long to taste and feel divine love and experience harmony with all living things.
This beautiful sampling of Hafiz’s works captures his deep spiritual understanding, offering a glimpse into the vision that has inspired people around the world for centuries. Considered by his contemporaries as an oracle and often referred to as "Tongue of the Hidden" and "Interpreter of Secrets," Hafiz followed Sufism’s inner path on a quest to discover the hidden meaning of the universe, and shares his experiences and desire for union with the Divine in symbolic language that borders on magical.
Infused with the spirit of love and joy, this unique collection offers insight into Haiz’s spiritual philosophy and carefree mysticism that addresses the earthly beauty, pain, ecstasy and longing that define human nature, and the divine adoration that promises to set the spirit free.
"Ambiguity is a major characteristic of Persian poetry, and Hafiz was one of the greatest masters of this artistic quality: each reader tends to see his or her own experiences reflected in the poems. As a result, it is usually unclear whether in a given verse he means actual wine or spiritual wine, a male or a female beloved, a human beloved or God, and so forth…. But after reading the same images over and over in ever-changing contexts, one gradually leaves behind the ordinary material world and enters into a realm in which everything symbolizes the beautiful qualities of the beloved, who ultimately is God and the source of Love."
―from the Preface by Ibrahim Gamard, annotator and translator, Rumi and Islam: Selections from His Stories, Poems, and Discourses―Annotated & Explained

The Subject Tonight Is Love: 60 Wild and Sweet Poems of Hafiz (Compass)

by Daniel Ladinsky, Hafiz

A rich collection that brings the great Sufi poet Hafiz to Western readers, from bestselling poet Daniel Ladinsky

Perhaps more than any other Persian poet, it is Hafiz who most fully accesses the mystical, healing dimensions of verse. Acclaimed poet Daniel Ladinsky has made it his life’s work to create modern, inspired renderings of the world’s most profound spiritual poetry. Through Ladinsky’s renderings, Hafiz’s voice comes alive across the centuries, singing his timeless message of love.

With this stunning collection, Ladinsky has once again succeeded brilliantly in capturing the essence of one of Islam’s greatest poetic and spiritual voices.

“Ladinsky is a master who will be remembered for finally bringing Hafiz alive in the West.” —Alexandra Marks, The Christian Science Monitor

A Year with Hafiz: Daily Contemplations

by Daniel Ladinsky, Hafiz

Daniel Ladinsky’s stunning interpretations of 365 soul-nurturing poems—one for each day of the year—by treasured Persian lyric poet Hafiz

The poems of Hafiz are masterpieces of sacred poetry that nurture the heart, soul, and mind. With learned insight and a delicate hand, Daniel Ladinsky explores the many emotions addressed in these verses. His renderings, presented here in 365 poignant poems—including a section based on the interpretations of Hafiz by Ralph Waldo Emerson—capture the compelling wisdom of one of the most revered Sufi poets. Intimate and often spiritual, these poems are beautifully sensuous, playful, wacky, and profound, and provide guidance for everyday life, as well as deep wisdom to savor through a lifetime.

Wine and Prayer Eighty Ghazals from the Divan of Hafiz

by Hafiz

Native Persian speakers hold a special bond with Hafiz. Poems from his Divan (collected works) are memorized by men, women, and children from all strands of society, from scholars to school children, entrepreneurs to nomads. Hafiz was the unrivaled master of the ghazal, a lyric form roughly equivalent to the English sonnet in length, intensity, and complexity. Wine & Prayer is a new edition of Elizabeth Gray's 1995 work The Green Sea of Heaven. In this new volume, Gray has joined with Iraj Anvar, a scholar of Sufism and Persian poetry, expanding the book from fifty to eighty translations of Hafiz's brilliant ghazals. This work brings to each reader Hafiz's poetic genius, expressing his passion for the Divine Beloved and his scandalous (to the Muslim clergy of his day) exaltation of music and wine as vehicles of transcendence and ecstasy.
Wine & Prayer presents the ghazals of Hafiz in English translations that capture the subtleties, paradoxes, and spiritual depths of the poet hailed by Persians as "the Tongue of the Invisible" and the "Interpreter of Mysteries."

I Heard God Laughing: Poems of Hope and Joy

by Daniel Ladinsky, Hafiz

From bestselling poet Daniel Ladinsky, a rich collection that brings the great Sufi poet Hafiz to Western readers

To Persians, the poems of Hafiz are not “classical literature” from a remote past but cherished wisdom from a dear and intimate friend that continues to be quoted in daily life. With uncanny insight, Hafiz captures the many forms and stages of love. His poetry outlines the stages of the mystic's “path of love”—a journey in which love dissolves personal boundaries and limitations to join larger processes of growth and transformation.

With this stunning collection, Ladinsky has succeeded brilliantly in capturing the essence of one of Islam’s greatest poetic and spiritual voices.

“If you haven’t yet had the delight of dining with Daniel Ladinsky’s sweet, playful renderings of the musings of the great saints, I Heard God Laughing is a perfect appetizer. . . . This newly released edition of his first playful foray into Hafiz’s divinely inspired poetry is essential reading. . . . Ladinsky is a master who will be remembered for finally bringing Hafiz alive in the West.” —Alexandra Marks, The Christian Science Monitor

Hafiz 2017 Wall Calendar: Divine Sufi Poetry

by Daniel Ladinsky, Hafiz, Amber Lotus Publishing, Silas Toball

Product Description
The poems of Hafiz, the esteemed 14th-century Sufi poet, are timeless treasures of world literature. The Hafiz wall calendar is a jewel box of beauty and inspiration, honoring the relevance and reach of this ageless poet. The verses are paired with stunning collage artwork by Silas Toball of Duirwaigh Studios, whose lush imagery and rich color palette are inspired by the venerable tradition of Persian miniatures with a decidedly contemporary touch.

A year of beautifully illustrated love poetry on your wall.
Frameable artbook-quality printing.
The perfect gift for the art and poetry lover.
Features Daniel Ladinsky's modern renditions of the love poems of Hafiz.
Showcases illustrations by Silas Toball of Duirwaigh Studios.
Printed on FSC® Certified Mixed Source Paper with soy-based inks.
Published by Amber Lotus, an independent carbon-negative US company that has planted more than half a million trees since 2008.
This calendar features US and Canadian legal holidays, phases of the moon, and important observances of the world's major religions.

Along with fellow Sufi poet Rumi, Hafiz has been called one of the seven great literary wonders of the world. Daniel Ladinsky's modern translations preserve all the tenderness, wit, and lyrical beauty of Hafiz's original text. Ladinsky is the author of the bestsellers Love Poems from God, The Gift, I Heard God Laughing, A Year with Hafiz, Purity of Desire, and The Subject Tonight Is Love.
About the Author
Silas Toball is one of the creative talents behind Duirwaigh Studios. Together with a menagerie of artist, writer, and film-making friends, Toball and his partner, Angi Sullins, produce products and services that inspire creative consciousness. Duirwaigh specializes in the three Es: enchantment, enlightenment, and entertainment.

Hafiz's Little Book of Life

by Hafiz

Silver Winner, Focused Topic-Translation, Nautilus Book Awards

"Delicate and tough, a crafted danger, full of wit as well as abandon, Hafiz's lyric is one of the rare mysteries of world literature."
--Coleman Barks, author and translator of The Essential Rumi

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

Drunk on the Wine of the Beloved 100 Poems of Hafiz

by Hafiz

The Persian Sufi poet Hafiz (1326–1390) is a towering figure in Islamic literature—and in spiritual attainment as well. Known for his profound mystical wisdom combined with a sublime sensuousness, Hafiz was the supreme master of a poetic form known as the ghazal (pronounced "guzzle"), an ode or song consisting of rhymed couplets celebrating divine love. In this selection of his poems, wine and the intoxication it brings are the image that expresses this love in all its joyful abandon, painful longing, bewilderment, and surrender. Through ninety-five free-verse renditions, we gain entry into the mystical world of Hafiz's Winehouse, with its happy minstrels, its bewitching Winebringer, and its companions in drunken longing whose hearts cry out, "More wine!" Thomas Rain Crowe brings a new dimension to our growing appreciation of Hafiz and his wise drunkard's advice to the seekers of God:



In this world of illusion, take nothing other than this cup of wine;
In this playhouse, don't play any games but love.