The Divan of Hafiz: Edition of Complete Poetry
About this ebook
Step into the luminous world of Shams-ud-Din Muhammad Hafiz Shirazi (Hafez), the beloved 14th-century Persian poet whose ghazals have enchanted readers for more than six hundred years. This complete Divan of Hafiz (Divan-e Hafez) gathers around 500 ghazals and 42 rubaiyat, celebrated worldwide for their lyrical beauty, mystical depth, and devotion to divine love.
In Persian culture the Divan of Hafiz is far more than a poetry book — it is a household treasure: quoted as proverb, memorized across generations, and opened for reflection and fortune-telling (fal-e Hafez).
What's inside this edition:
• A complete bilingual edition with side-by-side Persian and English text• The classic English translation by Henry Wilberforce Clarke (1840–1905)• Clean, modern formatting for smooth digital reading• An essential resource for Persian language learners, students of Persian literature, and lovers of Sufi poetry
Ideal for readers who love Rumi, Omar Khayyam, Saadi, and Kahlil Gibran; students of classical Persian literature and Sufi mysticism; and anyone seeking a meaningful spiritual gift or daily meditative reading.
A timeless gateway to Persian mysticism, Sufism, and the poetry of divine love, The Divan of Hafiz is a journey of the soul to return to for a lifetime.
Published By: The Persian Learning Center, www.persianbell.com
About the author
Hamid Eslamian is an educator, translator, and lifelong student of Persian literature, Sufi poetry, and classical texts. Passionate about making the wisdom of poets like Hafiz, Rumi, and Saadi accessible to modern readers, he works to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps through faithful translation and thoughtful commentary. His work supports students, poetry lovers, and anyone seeking spiritual insight through Persian poetry.
Henry Wilberforce Clarke (1840–1905) was a British translator and officer in the British Indian Army, best known for his English translations of Persian literary classics, including The Divan of Hafiz. His work is valued for its scholarly depth and for introducing Sufi poetry and Persian mysticism to English-speaking audiences.
Hafiz of Shiraz (1315–1390) was a legendary Persian Sufi poet, best known for The Divan of Hafiz—a timeless collection of ghazals exploring love, mysticism, and spiritual wisdom. His poetic works are central to Persian literature, Islamic mysticism, and global Sufi poetry. Hafiz’s verses continue to inspire readers seeking divine love, poetic beauty, and Persian cultural heritage.
