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The Rose and the Tavern: 40 Timeless Poems of Hafez - Persian Ghazals of Love, Longing, and Wisdom in Modern English
Paperback
Series: Persian Poetry Caravan
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 7 2026
Pages: 142
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A modern poetic rendering for today's reader - not a literal, scholarly translation.
Some poems do not merely describe love and longing-they awaken them.For centuries, readers have turned to Hafez for beauty, consolation, wit, and spiritual insight. The Rose and the Tavern presents 40 timeless ghazals in clear, lyrical modern English for readers who want to experience the emotional world of Persian poetry without needing prior knowledge of its history or symbolism.
Inside this collection, each ghazal includes:
- A clear and expressive modern poetic rendering
- A concise reflection on its emotional and spiritual meaning
- A guide to recurring symbols such as the rose, wine, tavern, nightingale, beloved, and dawn
These are not word-for-word academic translations. They are transparent poetic renderings created to preserve the central imagery, paradoxes, longing, and atmosphere associated with Hafez while providing an accessible and enjoyable experience in English.
Ideal for readers of Persian literature, mystical poetry, love poetry, and contemplative writing, this collection offers a welcoming introduction to one of Persia's most enduring poetic voices.
Open the tavern door. Let the rose speak. Enter the world of Hafez.
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