Poems from the Divan of Hafiz


Read by Kevin W. Davidson

(4.8 stars; 12 reviews)

Hafiz was a Persian poet. His collected works (Divan) are regarded as a pinnacle of Persian literature. While influenced by Islam, his mystical works are highly regarded by Hindus, Christians and others, and his influence extends to several well-known writers such as Thoreau, Goethe, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. This modest collection of 43 poems is translated by Gertrude Bell. - Summary by Kevin Davidson and the Wikipedia (1 hr 27 min)

Chapters

Poems i - ix 20:01 Read by Kevin W. Davidson
Poems x - xviii 17:54 Read by Kevin W. Davidson
Poems xix - xxvii 19:30 Read by Kevin W. Davidson
Poems xxviii - xxxvi 17:23 Read by Kevin W. Davidson
Poems xxxvii - xliii 13:08 Read by Kevin W. Davidson

Reviews


(5 stars)

Lovely translation... I have only ever read Coleman Barks, which I love, but the rhyming is also pleasing!